People Couldn’t Be Denied Federal Jobs Or Security Clearances Due To Past Marijuana Use Under New Bipartisan Bill In Congress

Marijuana Moment
By Tom AngellSep 18, 2026, 9:01 am69 pts
Bipartisan congressional lawmakers have introduced a bill to protect people from being denied federal employment or security clearances due to past marijuana use—and to provide relief for people who have already lost opportunities due to cannabis. Reps. Jamin Raskin (D-MD) and Zachary Nunn (R-IA) introduced…

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