Coverage dated July 4, 2023 to July 5, 2023

Matt Gaetz proposes end to pot testing for service members

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Rep. Matt Gaetz has proposed an amendment to a must-pass spending bill that would end marijuana testing for members of the military when they’re enlisting or receiving a commission.

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Politico
Matt Gaetz proposes end to cannabis testing for military (opens Politico)
Published Jul 4, 2023
Politico's feed description
The amendment was proposed to the National Defense Authorization Act.
The Daily Caller
Rep. Matt Gaetz Moves To End Military’s Weed Testing On Recruits (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 4, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced an amendment to the NDAA on Wednesday that would ban the military from testing recruits for cannabis usage.
New York Post
Rep. Matt Gaetz proposes ban on marijuana testing in the military in order to spark recruitment (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 4, 2023
New York Post's feed description
“Our military is facing a recruitment and retainment crisis unlike any other time in American history,” Gaetz told The Post on Wednesday. “I do not believe that prior use of cannabis sh…
Fox News
Rep Gaetz seeks to end testing military personnel for marijuana with bill amendment (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 5, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida proposed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would end cannabis testing for servicemen.
Forbes
Rep. Matt Gaetz Proposes A Ban On Marijuana Testing In The US Military (opens Forbes)
Published Jul 5, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has introduced an amendment to the NDAA to ban marijuana testing for members of the military to curb US army's recruiting crisis.
Washington Times
Matt Gaetz proposes end to pot testing for service members (opens Washington Times)
Published Jul 5, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
Rep. Matt Gaetz has proposed an amendment to a must-pass spending bill that would end marijuana testing for members of the military when they’re enlisting or receiving a commission.