Methamphetamine: Legislation and Issues in the 109th Congress

Publication Date: November 2005

Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Research Area: Social conditions

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Illicit methamphetamine (MA) production and use are longstanding and severe problems in some states. In recent years they have spread increasingly widely, emerging as an object of heightened federal concern. During the 109th Congress, over twenty-five bills have been introduced to address the MA problem. MA abuse has implications for public health, child welfare, crime and public safety, border security, and international relations. This report provides a brief overview of MA abuse, production, trafficking, and of the federal methamphetamine-specific programs, and legislation that is being actively considered by the 109th Congress. This report will be updated to reflect future legislative activity.