Methamphetamine Response Act of 2021
Mar 14, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 43
Became law: Mar 14, 2022
Mar 14, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 43
Became law: Mar 14, 2022
Summary
Names methamphetamine an 'emerging drug threat' and tells the national drug policy office to create a plan to fight it.
What problem does this solve?
The use of methamphetamine is a growing danger in the United States, but it has not been officially labeled as a top-priority threat. This law officially calls methamphetamine an 'emerging drug threat' and requires the government to create a specific plan to deal with the problem.
What does this law do?
Methamphetamine declared an emerging drug threat
Officially names methamphetamine as an 'emerging drug threat' in the United States.
Who does this affect?
- Individuals with substance use disorders
- Federal drug control agencies
- Law enforcement
What is the real world impact?
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Prioritizes the fight against methamphetamine
Forces the government to treat the methamphetamine crisis with urgency by officially labeling it an 'emerging threat' and requiring a coordinated national strategy.
When does this start?
The Office of National Drug Control Policy must create a response plan within 90 days of the law's passage on March 14, 2022.
Emerging threat response plan deadline
The Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy must establish and implement a response plan for methamphetamine not later than 90 days after the date the law was passed.