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

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.)

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.
Congress
117

Number
SRES - 624

Introduced on
2022-05-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/9/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

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.)

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.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays•
Drug trafficking and controlled substances•
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

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Latest Summary8/8/2022

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 ille...


Latest Action5/9/2022
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2384; text: CR S2383)