US HB1687 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-2)
Status: Introduced on March 12 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-12 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Pending: House Oversight and Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 12 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-12 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Pending: House Oversight and Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Fairness in Federal Drug Testing Under State Laws Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Charlie Crist [D-FL] | Rep. Don Young [R-AK] | Rep. Earl Blumenauer [D-OR] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] |
| Rep. Matt Gaetz [R-FL] | Rep. Seth Moulton [D-MA] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] | Rep. Jimmy Panetta [D-CA] |
| Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI] | Rep. Jamie Raskin [D-MD] | Rep. Elaine Luria [D-VA] | Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-12 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. |
| 2019-03-12 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB1698 (Related) 2019-03-13 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Subjects
Alternative treatments
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government operations and politics
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government operations and politics
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1687/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1687/BILLS-116hr1687ih.pdf |
