A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2025, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
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Latest Action · April 29, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643: 3; text: CR S2669: 2)
This resolution designates April 29, 2025, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day to increase public awareness about the dangers of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills, particularly their impact on families and young people. The resolution highlights alarming statistics showing that drug traffickers are mass-producing counterfeit pills that look like legitimate prescription medications, with 5 out of every 10 fentanyl-containing pills tested by the DEA containing a potentially lethal dose. The legislation emphasizes that young people are disproportionately affected, with fentanyl-related deaths among individuals aged 14-18 increasing by 236% between 2019 and 2021, and that many teens and youth remain unaware of the prevalence of fentanyl in counterfeit pills. The resolution does not allocate any funding but rather serves as a formal expression of Senate support for raising awareness and encouraging law enforcement agencies to continue their efforts to combat the spread of these dangerous counterfeit drugs.
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