The prevalence of marijuana use is creating recruitment challenges as many recruits cannot pass the drug tests required for service.
To counter what he called “a recruitment and retainment crisis unlike any other time in American history,” Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has proposed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would eliminate marijuana testing for military recruits and allow those who had recently used the drug to enlist in the military.
Known as the NDAA, the bill, an annual reauthorization of U.S. military programs, is considered must-pass legislation, meaning any adopted amendments stand a greater chance of becoming law. Asked about his proposal, Gaetz said in a statement: “I do not believe that prior use of cannabis should exclude Americans from enlisting in the armed forces. We should embrace them for stepping up to serve our country.”Recreational marijuana is legal in 23 states, with medical marijuana allowed in 15 more. Alast year by Monmouth University found that 54% of U.S. adults said they have used marijuana in their lifetimes.
The prevalence of marijuana use is creating recruitment challenges, as many recruits cannot pass the drug tests required for service. Last year, nearly 5,000 recruits failed their entry drug tests, according to military data
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