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Introduced
04/07/2022
04/07/2022
In Committee
04/07/2022
04/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice to modify the treatment of certain controlled substance violations, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Restoring Equity For Offenses Related to Marijuana Act (REFORM Act), aims to amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to modify the treatment of certain controlled substance violations. Specifically, it limits the maximum punishment for the wrongful use or possession of marijuana under the UCMJ to the same limits as for being drunk on duty or incapacitation for duty from drunkenness or drug use. Additionally, the bill includes the offenses of manufacturing, distributing, and introducing controlled substances under the UCMJ in the definition of "covered offenses," which have certain protections. The bill also requires the Secretary of each military department to submit annual reports on the military's drug testing and evaluation program, including data on the number of drug tests, positive results, and punishments imposed, as well as an analysis of any racial, gender, or ethnic disparities.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (on 04/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7446/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7446/BILLS-117hr7446ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7446/BILLS-117hr7446ih.pdf.pdf |
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