Bill · H.Res. 617· House(119-HRES-617)
Supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.
- Introduced
- 7/29/2025
- Last activity
- 7/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Earl Carter
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. It notes that families affected by illicit fentanyl use the day to preserve the memory of lost individuals, acknowledge the devastation caused by dangerous drugs, and share awareness to prevent public health crises and death. The text highlights that fentanyl is a highly addictive synthetic opioid that is 100 times more potent than morphine and was a leading cause of death in 2024. Additionally, the resolution highlights record-breaking seizures of illicit fentanyl by law enforcement agencies. Finally, the House of Representatives encourages the people of the United States to promote prevention, educate young people, and participate in drug prevention activities.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+3
The resolution raises awareness about the dangers of illicit fentanyl and encourages prevention education to combat the opioid crisis.
Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution encourages educating young people and children to choose drug-free lifestyles.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The resolution addresses fentanyl prevention and education targeting demographics heavily impacted by overdoses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Promoting Public Awareness and Education: The resolution encourages the people of the United States to promote the prevention of illicit fentanyl use, educate young people, and participate in drug prevention activities as outlined in Resolved (2) and (4). This is positive because it aims to spread awareness about the dangers of the drug and support healthy, drug-free lifestyles.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+2Good For Students+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+3
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Joe NeguseDemocrat · Colorado
Brittany PettersenDemocrat · Colorado
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York