Friend, as we work to build a highly skilled federal workforce, it’s crucial that the federal government modernizes its hiring practices to reflect evolving laws and societal norms. 

That’s why I introduced the “Dismantling Outdated Obstacles and Barriers to Individual Employment Act” – or the DOOBIE Act.

This commonsense legislation would ensure applicants for federal positions or security clearances are not being denied solely on the basis of past recreational and medical marijuana use.

This is smart, overdue legislation. And it’s time to get it passed. Please, add your name in support of this bill to ensure that talented individuals are not automatically disqualified from federal service solely due to past marijuana use.

Current federal law allows highly qualified individuals to be denied federal employment or security clearances based on past use of marijuana or cannabis products, despite legalization at state levels. 

Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia have legalized both medical and recreational marijuana use, with an additional 14 states permitting medical use. This misalignment between evolving state laws, federal guidance, and actual hiring practices has created a barrier for talented individuals seeking federal employment, which could limit the government’s ability to compete for top talent.

Please, will you add your name to support barring federal agencies from denying individuals employment solely because of a history of marijuana use? 

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Thank you,

Gary Peters

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