Gaetz Amendment Would End Weed Testing By Military

July 5, 2023 Military, Republicans

Politico reports:

A proposed amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) would end cannabis testing for members of the military — both when they’re enlisting and accepting a commission.

If the amendment is included in the NDAA, H.R. 2670 (118), it would address a growing issue in the U.S. military: the increasing number of recruits who test positive for marijuana use, particularly in states where it is legal. Nearly 33 percent more recruits tested positive in 2022 than in 2020, according to the New York Times.

Another amendment would explicitly allow military members to consume CBD products that are legal under federal law. That amendment was proposed by Rep. Tony Gonzalez (R-Texas).

Read the full article. As noted below, Gaetz has ties to Florida’s cannabis industry.



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