Bill · S.Res. 846· Senate(119-SRES-846)
A resolution designating August 21, 2026, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day".
- Introduced
- 8/7/2026
- Last activity
- 8/7/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569-4570)
- Sponsored by
- Chuck Grassley
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- 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 resolution designates August 21, 2026, as ``Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day''. The measure aims to preserve the memory of individuals lost to illicit fentanyl overdose or poisoning. It seeks to acknowledge the devastation caused by illicit fentanyl and other dangerous drugs. Additionally, the resolution intends to increase awareness regarding the dangers of illicit fentanyl to prevent a public health crisis, addiction, and death. Finally, it encourages the public to promote drug prevention and commit to healthy, drug-free lifestyles.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would children be better off under this?+1
The resolution encourages educating young people on drug prevention.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+1
It aims to prevent deaths among citizens aged 18 to 45 through increased awareness.
Would students be better off under this?+1
The resolution includes provisions to educate young people and prevent substance use.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preserving Memory and Acknowledging Devastation: The resolution aims to preserve the memory of individuals lost to illicit fentanyl overdose or poisoning and acknowledge the devastation caused by these drugs (Preamble, sections 1-2).
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Increased Awareness: By increasing awareness about the dangers of illicit fentanyl, the resolution seeks to prevent a public health crisis, self-harm, addiction, and death (Preamble, section 3).
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Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles: The resolution encourages the people of the United States to promote the prevention of illicit fentanyl use and educate young people, symbolizing a commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle (Resolution, section 2).
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Community Support: It encourages individuals to choose drug-free lives and participate in drug prevention activities to support healthy, productive, and drug-free lifestyles (Resolution, sections 3-4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people explicitly mentioned in the text of this resolution.
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+1Good For Students+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+1
- 8/7/2026
- 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 S4553; text: CR S4569-4570)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire