A resolution designating August 21, 2025, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day".

Key Points

• The Senate officially named August 21, 2025, as a day to focus on the dangers of fentanyl. This drug is a very strong opioid that is 100 times more powerful than morphine and is a major cause of death in the United States.
• The resolution aims to remember people who died from fentanyl and to help families affected by the drug. It also encourages schools, businesses, and law enforcement to teach others about the risks of using illegal drugs.
• Fentanyl is often hidden in other drugs or made to look like real medicine, which makes it very dangerous for people who do not know they are taking it. In 2024, drug overdoses killed over 82,000 people in the country.
• This action does not create new laws or change government spending. Instead, it asks Americans to support drug-free communities and participate in activities that promote healthy lifestyles.

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