'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,' conservative firebrand Matt Gaetz, R-Fla. said.
WASHINGTON − Bipartisan lawmakers in Congress are looking to relax guidelines surrounding marijuana use for military members − in part as a solution to bolster recruitment efforts for the armed services.
Gaetz's amendment proposes eliminating cannabis testing at the time of a service member's enlistment or when they are receiving commission as an officer. The idea of loosening guidelines for marijuana as a solution to recruitment isn't new. In 2017, the armyArmy is accepting more low-quality recruits, giving waivers for marijuana to hit targetsNational Harbor, MD, USA; Congressman Matt Gaetz during the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC 2023, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on March 3, 2023.
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