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HR 7967·Federal·house

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In CommitteeFiled Mar 17, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] (R)
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Mar 17, 2026

Summary

The bill directs the Health and Human Services Secretary to add methadone to the list of substances tested in federal workplace drug programs, and the Transportation Secretary to require the same for DOT employees. It also sets up an annual review to add any new drugs to the testing panels. This aims to improve safety by detecting methadone use in federal workplaces, especially transportation.

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