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Preventing Underage Drinking: New Programs and Support

This act aims to strengthen efforts to prevent alcohol consumption by individuals under 21. It includes educational campaigns, support for local communities, and research into the effects of alcohol on young people. The goal is to protect the health and safety of youth through coordinated national and local actions.
Key points
Strengthening interagency cooperation to coordinate efforts against underage drinking.
Launching a nationwide media campaign targeting adults to discourage providing alcohol to minors and promote responsible attitudes.
Providing financial support for local organizations and community programs actively working to prevent underage alcohol consumption.
Implementing training programs for pediatricians to more effectively identify and intervene in cases of alcohol use by children and adolescents.
Increasing research on the impact of alcohol on adolescent brain development and collecting data on the effectiveness of prevention efforts.
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Print number: 117_HR_7105
Sponsor: Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]
Process start date: 2022-03-16