CLEAN-UP Meth Act

1/16/2023, 3:47 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2763

Clean, Learn, Educate, Abolish, Neutralize, and Undermine Production of Methamphetamines Act of 2002 (CLEAN-UP Meth Act) - Authorizes the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to carry out environmental cleanup and remediation on Federal lands contaminated from illegal methamphetamine manufacture.

Directs: (1) the Secretary of Transportation and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate as hazardous byproducts of methamphetamine production; (2) the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration to list byproducts likely to cause long-term environmental harm; (3) the Secretary of Labor to provide grants to local law enforcement; (4) the EPA Administrator to study methamphetamine laboratory operation impacts on the environment; and (5) the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study contamination issues.

Amends: (1) the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants for educational programs and treatment, respectively; (2) the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to permit hiring police personnel and purchasing equipment; (3) the Controlled Substances Act to eliminate the regulatory exemption for over-the-counter pseudoephedrine product sales; and (4) the Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996 regarding court consideration of good faith efforts to prevent sales violations.

Urges the President to seek commitments from the Canadian Government regarding pseudoephedrine availability in Canada and its importation into the United States. Directs the Attorney General to study ephedrine product theft.

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Current Status of Bill S 2763

Bill S 2763 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2002. Bill S 2763 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on July 19, 2002.  Bill S 2763's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 19, 2002

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2763

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2763

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Agriculture and FoodCanadaChemicalsCommerceCongressCongressional reporting requirementsContinuing educationCrime and Law EnforcementCriminal liabilityCriminal statisticsDrug abuseDrug abuse preventionDrug abuse treatmentDrug law enforcementDrug trafficDrugsDrugs and youthEconomics and Public FinanceEducationElementary and secondary educationEnvironmental ProtectionEnvironmental assessmentExport controlsFamiliesFarm landsFederal aid to child health servicesFederal aid to educationFederal aid to law enforcementFederal aid to substance abuse programsFines (Penalties)Food contaminationForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment paperworkGrants-in-aidHazardous waste disposalHazardous waste site remediationHigher educationImportsInternational AffairsInternational cooperationLabor and EmploymentLaboratoriesLarcenyLawLegal educationLocal employeesMedical researchMethamphetamineNational forestsNational parksOrganized crimePolice trainingPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesPublic prosecutorsRecreationRecruiting of employeesRetail tradeSchool health programsScience, Technology, CommunicationsSearches and seizuresSmugglingSoil pollutionSports and RecreationState employeesTransportation and Public WorksTransportation of hazardous substances

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2763

CLEAN-UP Meth ActA bill to respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines in the United States, and for other purposes.CLEAN-UP Meth ActClean, Learn, Educate, Abolish, Neutralize, and Undermine Production of Methamphetamines Act of 2002Corporate Accountability bill
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