We have a duty to protect innocent families not only from the criminals who make and use this illegal drug, but also from the aftereffects of that crime. Across the nation, there were more than 7,000 meth labs seized last year. Those sites need to be cleaned properly to ensure the safety of future residents. I’m glad my colleagues in the House and Senate have joined me in assisting local communities in clearing meth out and cleaning it up. — U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon (R-Tennessee)