Bill · H.Res. 1503· House(119-HRES-1503)
Supporting the goals of Overdose Awareness Day and strengthening efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.
- Introduced
- 8/31/2026
- Last activity
- 8/31/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Lori Trahan
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports the goals of Overdose Awareness Day and aims to strengthen efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States. It notes that there were an estimated 69,973 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. during 2025 according to CDC data. The text highlights that substance use disorder affects all groups and is a chronic disease rather than a personal failing. It emphasizes that overdose deaths are preventable through awareness, prevention, treatment, and recovery support. The House of Representatives resolves to recognize Overdose Awareness Day and commit to advancing bipartisan policies that reduce stigma. Finally, it dedicates the House to collaborating with various groups to support prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+7
The resolution explicitly aims to strengthen efforts to combat the opioid crisis through prevention and treatment.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
The resolution promotes a comprehensive system for treatment and recovery of substance use disorders.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
By focusing on prevention and treatment, it aims to improve access to care for opioid use disorder.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The House of Representatives commits to advancing and passing bipartisan policies that reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorders and overdoses, as noted in clause (2) of the resolution. This is positive because recognizing substance use disorder as a chronic health issue decreases stigma for individuals and families dealing with it.
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The House dedicates itself to collaborating with States, localities, businesses, organizations, healthcare providers, patients, and families to support a comprehensive system that promotes prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery from opioid use disorder, as stated in clause (3) of the resolution. This could benefit people by encouraging a nationwide, teamwork-based approach to saving lives.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups mentioned in 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.
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+7Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Mental Health Access+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+4
- 8/31/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
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