Supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2025, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
National Fentanyl Awareness Day: Support and Education
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to two House committees for review. It is actively moving through the system, but there are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This is a bipartisan resolution about a major health issue that almost everyone agrees is important, making it very likely to pass.
Key Points
- This resolution officially supports National Fentanyl Awareness Day. The goal is to help more people understand the dangers of fake pills that are made to look like real prescription medicine but actually contain deadly drugs.
- It shares alarming facts about the drug crisis. For example, drug traffickers are making millions of fake pills that look like common anxiety or pain meds but actually contain lethal amounts of fentanyl.
- The resolution notes that fentanyl is now involved in more deaths for people under age 55 than any other single cause. It also points out that many young people still do not know how common these fake pills have become.
- By passing this, the House of Representatives would formally praise law enforcement for seizing illegal drugs. It also encourages the government to use its power to stop these pills from being sold on social media and other websites.
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Milestones
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Submitted in House
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2025, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
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