Bill · S.Res. 770· Senate(119-SRES-770)
A resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.
- Introduced
- 6/15/2026
- Last activity
- 6/15/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2792; text: CR S2791-2792)
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 10
- 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
S. Res. 770 designates June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day. The resolution recognizes naloxone as a safe and effective medication to reverse opioid overdoses and prevent death and brain damage. It aims to educate the public, healthcare professionals, and first responders on how to use the medication. The resolution also encourages government and private organizations to increase access and distribution of naloxone. Finally, it calls on Federal agencies to continue supporting public awareness of overdose and poisoning prevention.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+10
Directly addresses the opioid crisis by promoting naloxone awareness and distribution to prevent overdose deaths.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+8
Targets a leading cause of death for individuals aged 18-44.
Would people in middle age be better off under this?+8
Targets a leading cause of death for individuals aged 18-44.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Life-Saving Intervention: The resolution recognizes that naloxone can reverse opioid overdoses, which may prevent unnecessary deaths and long-term brain damage. This is highlighted in the resolution's recognition of the life-saving benefits of naloxone.
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Public Education: The designation of National Naloxone Awareness Day provides an opportunity to educate people on recognizing signs of opioid overdose and how to safely administer naloxone. This is mentioned in the resolution's section regarding the importance of equipping individuals to save lives.
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Increased Access: By encouraging Federal, State, and local governments, as well as nonprofit and private organizations, to support distribution and access, more people may be able to obtain this medication. This is outlined in the resolution's encouragement for increased naloxone access and distribution efforts.
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Empowerment of Responders: The resolution acknowledges that increased access empowers families, healthcare professionals, and first responders to provide immediate assistance during emergencies. This is found in the section acknowledging the empowerment of these groups to intervene.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Aged+8Good For Young Adults+8Good For High Income Households+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+10Improves Healthcare Access+5
- 6/15/2026
- 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 S2792; text: CR S2791-2792)
- 17 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
Michael BennetDemocrat · Colorado
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Maria CantwellDemocrat · Washington
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
Catherine Cortez MastoDemocrat · Nevada
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico
James JusticeRepublican · West Virginia
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
James LankfordRepublican · Oklahoma
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Ashley MoodyRepublican · Florida
James RischRepublican · Idaho
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon
Sheldon WhitehouseDemocrat · Rhode Island