Bill > HRes617

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, which is observed annually on August 21, by acknowledging the severe public health crisis caused by illicit fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than morphine. The resolution highlights the devastating impact of fentanyl, noting that in 2024, it was the leading cause of death for individuals aged 18 to 45, with synthetic opioids claiming approximately two-thirds of the 82,138 drug-related deaths that year. The resolution encourages Americans to promote prevention of illicit fentanyl use, educate young people about its dangers, and commit to drug-free lifestyles, while recognizing the efforts of families, law enforcement, and various organizations to raise awareness about the risks of fentanyl, which is often manufactured with other illicit drugs, sold as a powder, or pressed into counterfeit pills that can be unknowingly consumed. By supporting this day of awareness, the resolution aims to prevent substance abuse, self-harm, addiction, and death, and to honor the memory of those lost to fentanyl overdose.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/617/all-info