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DOOBIE Act looks to ease security clearance restrictions on past marijuana use

Published: July 18, 2024, 2 p.m.

There\u2019s a new Senate bill with quite a long name. It's called the \u201cDismantling Outdated Obstacles and Barriers to Individual Employment\u201d Act. But this one might be better understood by its acronym: the \u201cDOOBIE\u201d Act. It\u2019s the latest step from some Congress members who are trying to change how marijuana use is considered in federal hiring, and the security clearance process. Here to discuss the legislation, Federal News Network\u2019s Drew Friedman.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices