National Minimum Drinking Age Act

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Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:1995
gptkb:Federal-Aid_Highway_Act
gptkbp:applies_to all states
gptkbp:associated_with alcohol education programs
gptkbp:controversy debate over age restrictions
gptkbp:effective_date gptkb:1984
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:enforces state governments
states must comply to receive federal highway funds
gptkbp:goal reduce underage drinking
gptkbp:has gptkb:military_officer
religious ceremonies
private clubs
certain states' laws
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label National Minimum Drinking Age Act
gptkbp:impact reduced alcohol-related traffic fatalities
gptkbp:influenced state drinking laws
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:public_opinion
public health research
gptkbp:is_criticized_for federal overreach
gptkbp:is_implemented_in all 50 states
gptkbp:is_opposed_by some civil liberties groups
gptkbp:is_supported_by health organizations
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
gptkbp:led_to collaboration between states and federal government
enhanced community outreach programs
development of state-level initiatives
increased collaboration with law enforcement agencies
increased focus on mental health and substance abuse issues
changes in alcohol marketing strategies
changes in college drinking culture
development of educational campaigns
development of peer education programs
greater enforcement of DUI laws
greater public awareness of alcohol-related issues
increased advocacy for policy changes.
increased advocacy for youth safety
increased awareness of drunk driving issues
increased funding for alcohol prevention programs
increased penalties for underage drinking
increased research funding for alcohol studies
increased scrutiny of alcohol industry practices
increased support for youth programs
research on alcohol effects on youth
greater involvement of parents in discussions about alcohol
greater emphasis on the role of education in prevention
greater awareness of the consequences of underage drinking
increased emphasis on responsible drinking practices
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Safe_and_Drug-Free_Schools_and_Communities_Act
gptkbp:purpose to establish a minimum legal drinking age of 21
gptkbp:related_to drinking age laws
alcohol consumption statistics
gptkbp:resulted_in increased compliance with drinking age laws
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:Sir_Ronald_Reagan
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:98th_Congress
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6