[Congressional Bills 110th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 246 Introduced in House (IH)] 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 246 To conduct a study evaluating whether there are correlations between the commission of methamphetamine crimes and identity theft crimes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 5, 2007 Mr. Reichert introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To conduct a study evaluating whether there are correlations between the commission of methamphetamine crimes and identity theft crimes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Methamphetamine and Identity Theft Study Act of 2007''. SEC. 2. STUDY. (a) In General.--The Attorney General shall conduct a study evaluating whether there is a connection between the commission of crimes involving methamphetamine and the commission of identity theft crimes. (b) Contents.--The study conducted under this section shall-- (1) include-- (A) a statistical analysis of whether there is a correlation between methamphetamine crimes and identity theft crimes; and (B) if the Attorney General finds a high degree of statistical correlation under subparagraph (A), findings regarding the reason for this correlation; (2) evaluate the advisability of imposing a sentencing enhancement-- (A) if a person commits both a methamphetamine crime and an identity theft crime; and (B) if a person is part of a conspiracy to commit methamphetamine and identity theft crimes; (3) evaluate the advisability of establishing a password- protected electronic clearinghouse within the Department of Justice for Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to-- (A) share information on crimes involving both methamphetamine and the commission of identity theft; (B) create a better understanding of the correlation between these crimes; and (C) share best practices; and (4) evaluate whether individuals who use methamphetamine are more likely to commit certain kinds of identity theft crimes, such as through the use of mail, than others committing identity theft crimes. SEC. 3. REPORT. (a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall submit a report to Congress describing the findings of the study conducted under section 2. (b) Contents.--The report shall detail the findings of the study and recommend any enhancements to criminal penalties or other specific amendments to law, if any, that the Attorney General believes are necessary or advisable. <all>