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S. 536 (105th)

Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997

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Introduced

9 April 1997

Last action

3 October 1997 · Floor

Status

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Sponsors

Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Cleland, Max [D-GA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR], Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE], Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

10 August 2026

Healthcare · Education

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Summary

Drug-Free Communities Act of 1997 - Amends the National Narcotics Leadership Act of 1988 to authorize appropriations to carry out this Act. Establishes a program to support communities in the development and implementation of comprehensive, long-term plans and programs to prevent and treat substance abuse among youth, including grants to coalitions including youth, parents, businesses, the media, schools, organizations serving youth, law enforcement, religious organizations, and other specified types of entities. Authorizes: (1) technical assistance and training; and (2) contracts and cooperative agreements with grant recipients. Establishes the Advisory Commission on Drug-Free Communities. Terminates the Commission five years after enactment of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 9 April 1997

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 April 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2920-2921)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 April 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 May 1997

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 47.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 8 May 1997

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 8 May 1997

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 3 October 1997

    Floor

    Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

    Reported to Senate · EN · 8 May 1997

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 8 May 1997

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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