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To amend title 5, United States Code, to remove limitations on Federal employment for an individual legally using marijuana under the law of the State in which the individual resides, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6589| House 
| Updated: 7/26/2018
Charlie Crist

Charlie Crist

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (12)
Don Young (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act This bill generally prohibits denying federal employment to a prospective employee or taking an adverse personnel action (e.g., termination) against a current federal employee for using marijuana in compliance with state law.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • July 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Alternative treatmentsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementMedical tests and diagnostic methods

To amend title 5, United States Code, to remove limitations on Federal employment for an individual legally using marijuana under the law of the State in which the individual resides, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-6589| House 
| Updated: 7/26/2018
Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act This bill generally prohibits denying federal employment to a prospective employee or taking an adverse personnel action (e.g., termination) against a current federal employee for using marijuana in compliance with state law.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • July 26, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Charlie Crist

Charlie Crist

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (12)
Don Young (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jared Polis (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative treatmentsDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementMedical tests and diagnostic methods