New Bipartisan Bill Would Protect Federal Job Applicants From Cannabis Use Discrimination

A bipartisan group of congressional lawmakers has introduced the Cannabis Users' Restoration of Eligibility (CURE) Act, which would prevent individuals from being denied federal employment or security clearances based on past marijuana use. The legislation, sponsored by Representatives Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Zachary Nunn (R-IA), also aims to provide relief and restoration of opportunities for those who have already lost federal employment or clearance eligibility due to prior cannabis consumption. This development reflects evolving attitudes toward cannabis policy at the federal level, acknowledging that past marijuana use should not indefinitely bar qualified individuals from serving in government positions. The bill represents significant bipartisan support for cannabis policy reform and could impact thousands of Americans seeking federal employment.