A resolution 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.
Fentanyl Awareness: National Awareness Day
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Legislative Progress
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Key Points
- The Senate officially named April 29, 2025, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day. This action aims to teach the public about the dangers of fake pills that look like real prescription medicine but actually contain deadly amounts of fentanyl.
- Government data shows that drug traffickers are making millions of fake pills that look like common anxiety or pain medications. About half of the pills tested by the government contain enough fentanyl to kill a person.
- Young people are at the highest risk, with overdose deaths for teenagers more than doubling in recent years. Most of these deaths involve fentanyl, which is often found in pills bought through social media or websites.
- The resolution honors the work of police and health officials who are trying to stop the spread of these drugs. It also encourages the government to use its power to prevent more fake pills from reaching communities.
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Milestones
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2669)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643: 3; text: CR S2669: 2)
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution 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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