Methamphetamine and Identity Theft Study Act of 2007

H.R. 246, the Methamphetamine and Identity Theft Study Act of 2007, would require the Attorney General to investigate whether there is a direct link between methamphetamine use and the commission of identity theft. The study would analyze whether methamphetamine users are more likely to commit specific types of fraud, such as mail theft, and would evaluate the potential for stricter criminal sentencing when both crimes are committed together. For citizens, this bill aims to improve public safety and consumer protection by determining if law enforcement needs new tools, such as a shared electronic database, to better track and prevent the intersection of drug-related crimes and personal identity theft.