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Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 1611 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

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In committee
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Senate
Sponsors
3
Latest action
May 6, 2025

What it does

The Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness Act would expand an existing federal grant program to fund research-based public service announcement campaigns aimed at preventing substance use among youth, using age-appropriate materials across television, radio, print, outdoor, and digital platforms, as well as youth PSA contests. It would require the Attorney General to publish an annual report detailing each grant-funded campaign, including its description, research basis, geographic messaging, alignment with broader prevention strategies, and an evaluation of its effectiveness in reducing youth drug use. The bill affects state and local entities eligible for grants under the Omnibus…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    May 6, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · May 6, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

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