Executive Order 12564Active

Drug-Free Federal Workplace

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

Ronald Reagan

September 15, 1986

51 FR 32889

Summary

Established the goal of a drug-free federal workplace and required agencies to develop programs to achieve this goal, including drug testing for employees in sensitive positions.

Topics

drug policyfederal workforceworkplace safety

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EO 11478amended

Equal Employment Opportunity in the Federal Government

Richard Nixon — August 8, 1969

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