Publication Date

May 19, 2025

Press Release

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A bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general from across the country called on Congress to pass the Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness Act, a federal bill that aims to reduce youth drug use through research-based public education and strategic community outreach. The legislation, introduced by U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), would amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide targeted federal funding for public service announcements (PSAs), youth-led campaigns, and other outreach tools that help prevent early substance use.

Lead States

Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, South Dakota

Signatory States

AK, AS, AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, IL, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MP, NC, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY