On the recordFebruary 15, 2017
I thank the gentleman. Twenty States also explicitly deny benefits for any job loss connected with drug use or a failed drug test. In addition, six States--Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin--passed legislation equating a failed or refused preemployment drug screen for refusing suitable work. We are already condemning everybody. Other States have other programs. This is not one that falls under the 10th Amendment. But the specialist drug testing of government-benefit recipients likely violates the Fourth Amendment, and it is cruel and inhuman treatment. I ask my colleagues to reject this cruel and inhuman treatment of individuals who, through no fault of their own, are unemployed or they may be poor or they may be needing public assistance. Let America's humanity shine. Vote ``no'' on the bill.
