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A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2022, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.

10/18/2022, 4:16 AM

Summary of Bill SRES 624

Bill 117 sres 624 is a resolution that aims to support the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2022. The resolution focuses on increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is often mixed with other drugs or sold as counterfeit pills, leading to a high risk of overdose and death.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of educating the public about the dangers of fake fentanyl pills and the need for increased prevention efforts to combat the opioid crisis. It also calls for increased resources and support for law enforcement agencies to crack down on the production and distribution of counterfeit fentanyl pills.

Overall, Bill 117 sres 624 highlights the importance of raising awareness about the dangers of fake fentanyl pills and the need for collaborative efforts to address the opioid crisis and protect families and young people from the devastating impact of these dangerous drugs.

Congressional Summary of SRES 624

This resolution designates May 10, 2022, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day to bring attention to the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills. (Fentanyl is a potent prescription opioid for treating severe pain that is also made and used illegally.)

Current Status of Bill SRES 624

Bill SRES 624 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 9, 2022. Bill SRES 624 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 9, 2022.  Bill SRES 624's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2384; text: CR S2383) as of May 9, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 624

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
42
Democrat Cosponsors
20
Republican Cosponsors
22
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 624

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Commemorative events and holidays
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 624

A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2022, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2022, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.

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