H.R. 6902 authorizes grants to support public service announcement campaigns that target youth substance abuse prevention through various media channels including television, radio, digital platforms, and print advertising. The bill expands an existing federal grant program under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to specifically include funding for these awareness campaigns, which must use age-appropriate materials and can include youth-created content through submission contests. The Attorney General is required to publish annual reports documenting each funded campaign, including details about the research behind it, geographic variations in messaging, and measurable outcomes such as whether the campaign successfully reduced youth drug use rates. While the text does not specify a total budget allocation or timeline for implementation, the bill directs that grants be awarded and evaluated on an ongoing basis. This legislation aims to address substance use among young people by increasing federal support for evidence-based prevention awareness efforts.
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