GOP-Led Committee Pushes To Ban Cannabis Tests For Military Recruits, Inquires On Psychedelics Trials
The GOP-controlled House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel is advancing significant changes to military recruitment policies, while also exploring therapeutic avenues for active-duty personnel.
What happened: The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel unveiled recommendations this week within the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that address both cannabis and psychedelics regulations, reported Marijuana Moment. These provisions are slated for consideration in the upcoming full committee markup, underscoring their significance.
One key aspect of the proposal involves an end to marijuana testing for enlistment or commissioning purposes. This recommendation, an initiative previously spearheaded by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), underscores the collaborative efforts within the …