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Drug Testing for Special Government Employees Act

USA119th CongressHR-2578| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
Mikie Sherrill

Mikie Sherrill

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates comprehensive drug testing for special Government employees , requiring all prospective individuals to undergo a drug test before their first day of service according to federal guidelines. It further compels agencies to establish a random drug testing program within 90 days for current special Government employees in sensitive positions , defined broadly to include roles impacting national security or requiring high trust. Individuals who fail a drug test will face ineligibility for appointment or removal from civil service for a minimum of 12 months.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • April 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Drug Testing for Special Government Employees Act

USA119th CongressHR-2578| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
This bill mandates comprehensive drug testing for special Government employees , requiring all prospective individuals to undergo a drug test before their first day of service according to federal guidelines. It further compels agencies to establish a random drug testing program within 90 days for current special Government employees in sensitive positions , defined broadly to include roles impacting national security or requiring high trust. Individuals who fail a drug test will face ineligibility for appointment or removal from civil service for a minimum of 12 months.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • April 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mikie Sherrill

Mikie Sherrill

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted