A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 23, 2025, to March 1, 2025, as "National Fentanyl Awareness Week" and raising awareness of the negative impacts of fentanyl in the United States.

3/3/2025, 4:31 PM
Congress
119

Number
SRES - 95

Introduced on
2025-02-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
Rick Scott

Cosponsors

Variations and Revisions

2/25/2025

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1358)
Bill 119 sres 95 is a resolution that aims to designate February 23, 2025, to March 1, 2025, as "National Fentanyl Awareness Week" in the United States. The purpose of this resolution is to raise awareness of the negative impacts of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that has been responsible for a significant increase in overdose deaths in recent years.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of educating the public about the dangers of fentanyl and the risks associated with its use. It also calls for increased efforts to prevent the spread of fentanyl and to provide support for individuals and communities affected by the opioid crisis.

By designating a specific week to focus on fentanyl awareness, the resolution aims to bring attention to this pressing issue and encourage action to address the devastating impact of fentanyl on individuals, families, and communities across the country. Overall, Bill 119 sres 95 is a non-partisan effort to raise awareness of the dangers of fentanyl and to promote efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution expressing support for the designation of February 23, 2025, to March 1, 2025, as "National Fentanyl Awareness Week" and raising awareness of the negative impacts of fentanyl in the United States.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action2/25/2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1358)