HR 5460 · 101th Congress · Health
Drug-Free Cities Act of 1990
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.(1990-08-31)
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Drug-Free Cities Act of 1990 - Authorizes the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy to designate local governments as drug-free. Permits the Director to make grants to eligible local governments for specified activities under this Act. Authorizes the Director to: (1) collect data about the status of drug reduction efforts of State and local governments; (2) disseminate information about local laws, policies, and programs that have proven to be effective in reducing drug use; and (3) formally recognize exemplary accomplishments of local governments in reducing drug use and increasing user accountability. Sets forth application requirements for local governments seeking designations. Requires such application to contain a plan for implementing legal sanctions and procedures applicable to individuals who unlawfully use drugs and for promoting local community efforts to eliminate unlawful drug use. Sets forth authorized uses of grant funds. Limits the amount and time period of such grants. Requires the Director, if an applicant complies with requirements and standards, to designate such applicant as a candidate for designation as drug-free for a period not to exceed th…
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7 Democrats13 Republicans