Bill > SRes95

This resolution seeks to raise awareness about the devastating impact of fentanyl in the United States by designating February 23-March 1, 2025, as "National Fentanyl Awareness Week". The resolution highlights alarming statistics, including 86,678 drug overdose deaths in a recent 12-month period and fentanyl being 50 times more potent than heroin, making it the deadliest drug threat in the country. It emphasizes that less than 2 milligrams of fentanyl can be fatal, and drug traffickers are creating counterfeit pills and lacing various street drugs with the substance, primarily manufactured in Mexico using chemicals from China. The resolution applauds law enforcement agencies and treatment organizations for their efforts in combating the fentanyl crisis, encourages individuals to only use physician-prescribed medication, and urges those struggling with substance use disorder to seek help. Of particular concern is the fact that fentanyl-related poisonings are currently the leading cause of death for individuals aged 18-45, and the Drug Enforcement Agency seized over 367 million potentially deadly doses in 2024 alone.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/95/all-info