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A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 26, 2023, to March 4, 2023, as "National Fentanyl Awareness Week" and raising awareness of the negative impacts of fentanyl in the United States.
12/15/2023, 4:04 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 79
Bill 118 sres 79 is a resolution that aims to designate February 26, 2023, to March 4, 2023, 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 devastating effects it can have on individuals, families, and communities. It also calls for increased efforts to prevent the spread of fentanyl, improve access to treatment for those struggling with addiction, and support law enforcement in their efforts to combat the illicit trafficking of this dangerous drug.
By designating a specific week to focus on fentanyl awareness, the resolution aims to bring attention to this growing public health crisis and encourage individuals and organizations to take action to address the issue. It is a bipartisan effort to unite lawmakers in their commitment to combating the opioid epidemic and protecting the health and safety of all Americans.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of educating the public about the dangers of fentanyl and the devastating effects it can have on individuals, families, and communities. It also calls for increased efforts to prevent the spread of fentanyl, improve access to treatment for those struggling with addiction, and support law enforcement in their efforts to combat the illicit trafficking of this dangerous drug.
By designating a specific week to focus on fentanyl awareness, the resolution aims to bring attention to this growing public health crisis and encourage individuals and organizations to take action to address the issue. It is a bipartisan effort to unite lawmakers in their commitment to combating the opioid epidemic and protecting the health and safety of all Americans.
Congressional Summary of SRES 79
This resolution designates February 26-March 4, 2023, as National Fentanyl Awareness Week.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 79
Bill SRES 79 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2023. Bill SRES 79 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 27, 2023. Bill SRES 79's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S507) as of February 27, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 79
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 79
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Commemorative events and holidays
- Congressional tributes
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Health personnel
- Law enforcement officers
- Mental health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 79
A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 26, 2023, to March 4, 2023, as "National Fentanyl Awareness Week" and raising awareness of the negative impacts of fentanyl in the United States.
A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 26, 2023, to March 4, 2023, as "National Fentanyl Awareness Week" and raising awareness of the negative impacts of fentanyl in the United States.
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