Bill · H.Res. 1234· House(119-HRES-1234)
Supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
- Introduced
- 4/29/2026
- Last activity
- 4/29/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Brittany Pettersen
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026. It aims to increase individual and public awareness regarding how fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills impact families and young people. The text highlights that drug traffickers are mass-producing counterfeit pills that look like legitimate prescription medications to deceive the public. It also notes the high lethality of these pills and their widespread presence across all 50 States and the District of Columbia. Finally, the resolution recognizes the need to combat the spread of these illicit substances.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+7
The resolution promotes awareness and law enforcement efforts to combat the proliferation of lethal counterfeit fentanyl pills.
Would children be better off under this?+5
The resolution focuses on increasing awareness of counterfeit pills that target and harm youth.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The resolution aims to educate young adults about the dangers of lethal fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness: The resolution supports increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people (Section 1).
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Support for Law Enforcement: The resolution applauds the work of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies working to combat the proliferation of counterfeit pills (Section 2).
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Proactive Prevention: It encourages the use of existing authorities to proactively stop and prevent the spread of illicit counterfeit pills (Section 3).
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Official Recognition: The resolution supports the designation of "National Fentanyl Awareness Day" (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Young Adults+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3
- 4/29/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-359: 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.
- 119-SRES-186: 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.
- 119-SRES-704: A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Addison McDowellRepublican · North Carolina
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Lori TrahanDemocrat · Massachusetts