Bill > SRes186

This resolution supports National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29, 2025, addressing the critical issue of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills in the United States. The resolution highlights alarming statistics about the fentanyl crisis, including that 5 out of 10 counterfeit pills tested by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) contain a potentially lethal dose, 60 million counterfeit pills were seized in 2024, and over 58,000 drug-induced deaths involved illicit fentanyl. Of particular concern is the impact on young people, with drug overdose deaths among 14 to 18-year-olds increasing by 128% between 2019 and 2021, and fentanyl being involved in 81% of drug-induced deaths for individuals aged 14 to 23. The resolution aims to raise awareness about how drug traffickers are creating fake pills that look like legitimate prescription medications and are often sold through social media and e-commerce platforms. It supports efforts by federal, state, and local law enforcement to combat the spread of these dangerous counterfeit pills and encourages proactive measures to prevent their proliferation, with the ultimate goal of increasing public understanding of the devastating impact of these pills on families and young people.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/186/all-info