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HR 5916 111th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Crime prevention Drug trafficking and controlled substances Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Health promotion and preventive care Law enforcement administration and funding

Methamphetamine Prevention Campaign Grant Program Act of 2010

Introduced: July 28, 2010 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 28, 2010
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Methamphetamine Prevention Campaign Grant Program Act of 2010 - Authorizes the Attorney General to make one-year matching grants to states, local governments, or private nonprofit organizations (eligible entities) to establish a methamphetamine prevention campaign which shall be aimed at teenagers. Authorizes the use of grant funds to: (1) produce and develop television, radio, Internet, and print advertisements and educational materials; (2) provide for community outreach to motivate community involvement in methamphetamine education; (3) produce a benchmark survey and periodic studies of attitudes and behaviors related to methamphetamine; and (4) conduct qualitative research to assist in the development and testing of the messaging of a methamphetamine prevention campaign and the effectiveness of methamphetamine education.

Requires the Attorney General to give priority in making grants to eligible entities that: (1) are addressing widespread methamphetamine use or an emerging threat of such use; (2) have dedicated personnel to oversee a methamphetamine prevention campaign; and (3) demonstrate an ability to provide quality-tested television and print copy for advertising and educational purposes.

What's happening now July 28, 2010

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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