Drug Testing for Special Government Employees Act

HR 2578, the Drug Testing for Special Government Employees Act, requires federal agencies to implement drug testing for special government employees in sensitive positions. Before hiring, individuals must pass a pre-employment drug test, and current employees in these roles must undergo random testing within 90 days of the law's passage. A positive test result results in a 12-month ban from employment or rehire for both new applicants and current employees. This applies to roles involving access to classified information, national security responsibilities, or mission-critical duties as defined by the bill.