DOOBIE Act of 2024
This bill prohibits federal agencies from denying employment eligibility, security clearances, or fitness determinations based solely on past marijuana use. It applies directly to federal employees, job applicants, and contractors requiring security clearances under relevant federal regulations. The law amends existing statutes to explicitly exclude marijuana from eligibility criteria, requiring agencies to update their processes. Agencies must align their regulations with this change, ensuring past marijuana use no longer automatically disqualifies individuals.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 11, 2024
Last action Dec 19, 2024
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Committee
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Dec 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-319.
upper
Sep 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
upper
Jul 11, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
upper
Jul 11, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Gary C. Peters
DDemocratic
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