STOP Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 16, 2022

Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Reauthorization Act or the STOP Act

This bill reauthorizes through FY2027 and revises grants and other activities for reducing underage drinking.

In particular, the bill modifies the scope of certain activities to incorporate a focus on the adoption and enforcement of state laws and policies for preventing and reducing underage drinking. This includes (1) assessing in annual reports whether states have adopted best practices related to laws, regulations, and enforcement practices; and (2) establishing a pilot program to collect uniform data from states and localities about their enforcement of underage drinking laws.

In addition, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration must contract with the National Academy of Sciences to review the research literature regarding the influence of drinking on adolescent brain development.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40] · D–CA

Committees

Energy and Commerce Committee

22 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Mar 17, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 16, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 16, 2022
Introduced in House
Mar 16, 2022
Introduced in House

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7105

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2022-03-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7105/BILLS-117hr7105ih.htm

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Discuss H.R.7105, 117th Congress: STOP Act

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7105

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2022-03-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7105/BILLS-117hr7105ih.htm

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Discuss H.R.7105, 117th Congress: STOP Act

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7105

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2022-03-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7105/BILLS-117hr7105ih.htm

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