H.Res. 617 is a symbolic resolution supporting Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, observed annually on August 21, to honor those lost to illicit fentanyl overdoses and raise public awareness about the dangers of fentanyl. The resolution highlights the severity of the fentanyl crisis in the United States, noting that fentanyl poisoning was the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45 in 2024 and was responsible for roughly two-thirds of the nation's 82,138 drug overdose deaths that year. The resolution encourages communities, schools, law enforcement, businesses, and families to participate in prevention activities and educate young people about the risks of illicit fentanyl. This resolution does not create new programs or allocate funding; rather, it expresses congressional support for ongoing awareness efforts already being conducted by federal agencies like the DEA, CDC, and state governors, as well as grassroots organizations and affected families.
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