This resolution designates August 21, 2026, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day" to honor individuals who died from illicit fentanyl overdoses and to raise public awareness about the dangers of the drug. It affects the general public, particularly families impacted by fentanyl-related deaths, schools, law enforcement agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations across the country. The resolution highlights the severity of the fentanyl crisis, noting that synthetic opioids accounted for nearly two-thirds of the more than 69,973 overdose deaths in 2025 and that fentanyl poisoning is a leading cause of death among Americans aged 18 to 45. It calls on Americans, especially young people, to commit to drug-free lifestyles and encourages participation in prevention and education activities. As a simple resolution, it carries symbolic weight rather than funding or binding legal requirements, and applies specifically to the single commemorative date in 2026.
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