US Congress House Bill 5916 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on July 28 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-07-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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.

Methamphetamine Prevention Campaign Grant Program Act of 2010

Rep. Mike Coffman [R-CO]	Rep. Betsy Markey [D-CO]	Rep. Denny Rehberg [R-MT]	Rep. John Salazar [D-CO]
Rep. Michael Simpson [R-ID]

Date	Chamber	Action
2010-07-28		Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

SB3278 (Related) 2010-04-29 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/5916/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr5916/BILLS-111hr5916ih.pdf