[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 5916 Introduced in House (IH)]
111th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5916
To establish a methamphetamine prevention campaign grant program.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 28, 2010
Mr. Salazar (for himself, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Rehberg, and Ms. Markey of
Colorado) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce
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A BILL
To establish a methamphetamine prevention campaign grant program.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Methamphetamine Prevention Campaign
Grant Program Act of 2010''.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.
(a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
(1) methamphetamine is a leading drug threat to the United
States;
(2) crime related to methamphetamine abuse continues to
increase, as reported by county sheriffs;
(3) law enforcement reporting indicates that
methamphetamine users commonly engage in identity theft to
acquire personal information of another person, which the
methamphetamine users either sell or exchange for
methamphetamine;
(4) the prevalence of identity theft is rising in many
areas where rates of methamphetamine distribution and abuse are
high or increasing;
(5) methamphetamine laboratories pose a dangerous threat in
terms of toxicity, severe environmental and property damage,
violence, and public safety;
(6) methamphetamine use places an excessive burden on law
enforcement and local government resources;
(7) 24 percent of teens nationally report it would be easy
or somewhat easy to obtain methamphetamine;
(8) 33 percent of teens believe there is only slight or no
risk to trying methamphetamines once or twice;
(9) 16 percent of teens have a friend or a family member
that has used methamphetamines or been treated for
methamphetamine abuse;
(10) the annual economic burden of methamphetamine use in
the United States is estimated at between $16,200,000,000 and
$48,300,000,000 annually;
(11) methamphetamine creates and increases government and
individual expenditures on treatment, healthcare, and foster
care services, as well as methamphetamine-related unemployment,
child neglect or abuse, and other social issues;
(12) the estimated annual cost of methamphetamine-related
crime and criminal justice expenditures in the United States is
$4,200,000,000; and
(13) there are currently no particular pharmacological
treatments for dependence on methamphetamine.
(b) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this Act to provide adequate
resources for the Department of Justice to implement a methamphetamine
prevention campaign in States with a critical methamphetamine problem,
that will incorporate a broad range of community outreach programs to
mobilize communities to assist in methamphetamine awareness and
prevention activities that educate youth on the risks and consequences
of methamphetamine use.
SEC. 3. METHAMPHETAMINE PREVENTION CAMPAIGN GRANT PROGRAM.
(a) Grants Authorized.--
(1) In general.--The Attorney General may make grants to
States, units of local government, or private nonprofit
organizations (referred to in this section as ``eligible
entities'') to establish a methamphetamine prevention campaign,
which shall be aimed at teenagers.
(2) Maximum amount.--A grant made under this section shall
not be in an amount more than $2,000,000 per fiscal year.
(3) Duration.--A grant made under this section shall be for
a period of 1 year.
(b) Use of Funds.--A grant made under this section may be used
for--
(1) producing and developing television, radio, Internet,
and print advertisements and educational materials;
(2) acquiring placement of advertisements for a
methamphetamine prevention campaign;
(3) community outreach to motivate community involvement in
methamphetamine education;
(4) the benchmark study and periodic surveys required under
subsection (c); and
(5) qualitative research to assist in the development and
testing of--
(A) the messaging of a methamphetamine prevention
campaign; and
(B) the effectiveness of methamphetamine education.
(c) Study Requirement.--
(1) Benchmark study.--An eligible entity receiving a grant
under this section shall conduct a quantitative statewide
benchmark survey of a statistically significant sample at the
beginning of a methamphetamine prevention campaign conducted by
the eligible entity to capture attitudes and behaviors related
to methamphetamine throughout the State in which the eligible
entity is located.
(2) Periodic studies.--Beginning not more than 2 years
after the completion of the benchmark study required under
paragraph (1), an eligible entity receiving a grant under this
section shall periodically conduct follow-up studies consistent
with the benchmark study described in paragraph (1) to track
changes in attitudes and behaviors related to methamphetamine
and assist in the development of methamphetamine prevention
advertising and other outreach activities directed at teens.
(d) Application.--
(1) In general.--Each eligible entity desiring a grant
under this section shall submit an application to the Attorney
General at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such
information as the Attorney General may reasonably require.
(2) Contents.--Each application submitted under paragraph
(1) shall include--
(A) a plan for implementing a methamphetamine
prevention campaign, that shall include specific
strategies for preventing or reducing methamphetamine
use by youth, based on research-based interventions
tailored to reaching youth and changing the behavior of
youth;
(B) an assurance that, in developing and
implementing a methamphetamine prevention campaign, the
eligible entity shall, to the extent feasible and
appropriate, consult and coordinate with Federal,
State, and local agencies, departments, and
organizations to build broad community-based support;
(C) a private fund-raising strategy; and
(D) such additional assurances as the Attorney
General determines to be essential to ensure compliance
with the requirements of this section.
(e) Criteria.--In making grants under this section, the Attorney
General shall give priority to eligible entities that--
(1) are addressing widespread methamphetamine use or an
emerging threat of widespread methamphetamine use;
(2) have dedicated personnel to oversee the implementation
and execution of a methamphetamine prevention campaign; and
(3) demonstrate an ability to provide quality-tested
television and print copy.
(f) Federal Share.--
(1) In general.--The Federal share of the cost of an
activity described in the application submitted under
subsection (d) that is carried out with a grant under this
section shall be not more than 50 percent.
(2) Non-federal share.--The non-Federal share of payments
under this section may be in cash or in-kind.
(g) Reports to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after the last
day of each fiscal year in which 1 or more grants are made under this
section, the Attorney General shall submit to Congress a report that
shall include--
(1) a summary of the activities carried out with grants
made under this section;
(2) an assessment by the Attorney General of the programs
carried out; and
(3) any other information the Attorney General considers
appropriate.
(h) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
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