A proposed amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act would abolish testing military personnel for cannabis at time of enlistment or commission. The proposed amendment, a "prohibition on cannabis testing for enlistment or commission in certain armed forces," was introduced by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla."Our military is facing a recruitment and retainment crisis unlike any other time in American history," Gaetz said of the amendment on social media Wednesday. MARYLAND LAW ALLOWING RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA TAKES EFFECTThe proposed amendment would end cannabis testing for members of the military both at the time of enlistment and when receiving commission as an officer. Last year, President Biden pardoned thousands of Americans who faced federal marijuana possession charges — but not members of the military. Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida.

Source: Fox News July 06, 2023 16:44 UTC