Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Jul 27, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Jul 27, 2023
Oversight
Step 3
Committee
Sep 20, 2023
Reported out
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill prohibits a federal agency from considering past or present marijuana use to determine whether an individual is suitable for federal employment or eligible for a security clearance. It also establishes a review process for past applications. Under the bill, every federal agency must establish a process for reviewing any decision on or after January 1, 2008, to deny an individual (1) a security clearance, or (2) employment as a result of an adverse suitability determination. The process must be posted on the agency's website. The bill provides that an individual who was denied employment or a security clearance may ask the agency to review its decision. Within 90 days after the req...
Timeline · 4 actions
Sep 20, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 20, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 14.
Jul 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.