Welcome to the Web site of the Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine. The bipartisan Meth Caucus works to stop meth use and production by directing congressional attention to the growing meth epidemic.
Meth is a highly dangerous drug that is wreaking havoc on families and communities. The drug’s use is spreading across the U.S., and meth production is increasing domestically and internationally.
Whether you're seeking more information on the meth problem or want to know what Congress is doing to fight the war on meth, we hope that you find this Web site useful and informative.
Leadership
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA)
As a co-chair of the bipartisan House Meth Caucus, I continue to work with my colleagues in Congress to fight the growing meth epidemic. Methamphetamine, once considered a West Coast drug, has spread east of the Mississippi and is making its way to the East Coast. We must continue to secure adequate federal resources to help our local law enforcement continue their efforts to fight meth. Additionally, our local communities need federal assistance with education, prevention, and treatment efforts. Communities can no longer fight this drug on their own. They need help from the federal government. I hope the caucus will continue to build broad coalitions between federal, state and local entities to help our communities win the battle against meth use and production all across the U.S.
Rep. Ken Calvert (CA)
My fellow Co-Chairmen and I share a common vision for the bi-partisan Meth Caucus. Our goal is to educate Members of Congress, their staff and the American public about the growing lethal threat that meth abuse and production poses to all facets of our communities. Meth abuse not only causes severe health problems for its users, but also leads to significant social costs which include devastating criminal and environmental dangers. By involving state and community leaders, law enforcement officials, public health officers and advocacy groups, the caucus will provide policy makers with the resources they need to tackle this very complex problem.
Rep. Lee Terry (NE)
As a co-chair of the bipartisan House Meth Caucus, I work tirelessly with other Members of Congress to fight the growing epidemic of methamphetamine. In my home state of Nebraska thousands of prison inmates are serving time for meth-related crimes. State and social services programs are overwhelmed by the rising number of children coming from meth homes. The number of babies born addicted to meth is an unspeakable tragedy. Because meth is easily produced states across the country need federal assistance to stop the devastating effects of meth in our communities. The House Meth Caucus works with state and local advocacy groups, law enforcement and public health officials to find solutions to this widespread problem.
Rep. Leonard Boswell (IA)
As a co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Meth Caucus, I have made a commitment with my fellow caucus members to lead the fight on Capitol Hill against our nation's rising problem of meth use and manufacturing. Meth is a drug which is cheaply and easily produced, and is a dangerous threat to our country because of its accessibility and high level of addiction. We must continue to work together to fight this growing epedemic, and win the war against meth.
Purpose of the Caucus
To direct members' attention to growing nationwide problems and dangers associated with abuse and production of methamphetamine.
Goals of the Caucus
- Raise national awareness of the dangers posed by methamphetamine abuse.
- Advance strong public policy to fight against methamphetamine manufacturing, distribution and use.
- Better educate the public to the dangers posed by meth abuse.
- Involve state and community leaders, law enforcement officials, public health officers and advocacy groups in developing the means to address this complex problem.
- Build support among Members of Congress for the above goals, including sponsoring forums for Members and Staff to learn more about the dangers of methamphetamine.