A resolution designating June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.

6/7/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill SRES 726

Bill 118 S.Res. 726, also known as the National Naloxone Awareness Day resolution, aims to designate June 6, 2024, as a day to raise awareness about naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. The resolution highlights the importance of naloxone in saving lives and reducing the number of opioid-related deaths in the United States.

The resolution emphasizes the need for increased education and training on naloxone administration, as well as the importance of making naloxone more readily available to those who may encounter individuals experiencing an opioid overdose. By designating June 6th as National Naloxone Awareness Day, the resolution seeks to bring attention to the opioid crisis and encourage communities to take action to prevent overdose deaths.

Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 726 underscores the critical role that naloxone plays in addressing the opioid epidemic and calls for continued efforts to raise awareness and expand access to this life-saving medication.

Congressional Summary of SRES 726

This resolution designates June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day. Naloxone is a medication that temporarily reverses opioid overdoses.

Current Status of Bill SRES 726

Bill SRES 726 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2024. Bill SRES 726 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 5, 2024.  Bill SRES 726's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4002; text: CR S3993-3994) as of June 5, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 726

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
26
Democrat Cosponsors
18
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 726

Primary Policy Focus


Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 726

A resolution designating June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.A resolution designating June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.
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