Bill · S.Res. 479· Senate(119-SRES-479)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2025.
- Introduced
- 10/30/2025
- Last activity
- 10/30/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7855; text: CR S7852)
- Sponsored by
- John Cornyn
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This Senate resolution supports the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week for the period of October 23 through October 31, 2025. It honors the memory of Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who was murdered in the line of duty in 1985 while fighting illicit drugs. The text highlights the Red Ribbon Campaign as the longest-standing drug use prevention program in the United States. It outlines serious national concerns regarding drug overdoses, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. The resolution encourages the American people to wear red ribbons, light up buildings, and choose drug-free lifestyles. Ultimately, it asks individuals to promote drug-free communities and participate in prevention activities.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+3
The resolution supports drug awareness and prevention programs aimed at addressing the opioid and synthetic drug crisis.
Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution encourages children and teens to choose drug-free lifestyles and participate in prevention activities.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The resolution promotes drug awareness and prevention programs targeted at young adults facing high rates of overdose.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Educational and Preventive Support: The resolution supports the goals of Red Ribbon Week to educate the public and encourage participation in drug prevention activities, which helps bring drug awareness to millions of people.
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Community Engagement: It encourages people in the United States to promote the creation of drug-free communities, light up buildings and landmarks to send a drug-free message, and wear red ribbons to symbolize a commitment to healthy lifestyles.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None Identified: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+2Good For Students+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+3
- 10/30/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7855; text: CR S7852)
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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