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To require drug testing for special Government employees, and for other purposes.
4/3/2025, 1:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2578
Bill 119 HR 2578, also known as the "Special Government Employee Drug Testing Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to require drug testing for special government employees. These employees are individuals who are appointed to serve in a temporary or part-time capacity for the federal government.
The bill mandates that these special government employees must undergo drug testing as a condition of their appointment. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that individuals serving in these roles are not under the influence of drugs, which could potentially impair their judgment or performance while carrying out their duties.
In addition to the drug testing requirement, the bill also includes provisions for the establishment of guidelines and procedures for conducting the drug tests, as well as penalties for individuals who fail to comply with the testing requirements. Overall, the Special Government Employee Drug Testing Act is aimed at promoting accountability and ensuring the integrity of the federal government by ensuring that individuals serving in temporary or part-time roles are not using drugs that could compromise their ability to effectively carry out their responsibilities.
The bill mandates that these special government employees must undergo drug testing as a condition of their appointment. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that individuals serving in these roles are not under the influence of drugs, which could potentially impair their judgment or performance while carrying out their duties.
In addition to the drug testing requirement, the bill also includes provisions for the establishment of guidelines and procedures for conducting the drug tests, as well as penalties for individuals who fail to comply with the testing requirements. Overall, the Special Government Employee Drug Testing Act is aimed at promoting accountability and ensuring the integrity of the federal government by ensuring that individuals serving in temporary or part-time roles are not using drugs that could compromise their ability to effectively carry out their responsibilities.
Current Status of Bill HR 2578
Bill HR 2578 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2025. Bill HR 2578 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2025. Bill HR 2578's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of April 1, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2578
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2578
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2578
To require drug testing for special Government employees, and for other purposes.
To require drug testing for special Government employees, and for other purposes.
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