Bill > HRes666

This resolution recognizes the severity of the opioid crisis in the United States, highlighting that an estimated 80,391 drug overdose deaths occurred in 2024, with over 90 percent involving illicitly manufactured fentanyl. The resolution acknowledges that substance use disorder affects all socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, and age groups, with Black and American Indian or Alaskan Native populations experiencing higher overdose rates. It emphasizes that substance use disorder is a chronic disease and that reducing stigma is crucial for addressing the issue. The resolution calls for recognizing Overdose Awareness Day, committing to bipartisan policies that reduce stigma surrounding substance use disorders, and dedicating efforts to collaborate with various stakeholders to create a comprehensive system supporting prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery from opioid use disorder. The underlying message is that overdose deaths are preventable, and with increased awareness and coordinated efforts, countless lives can be saved.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/666/all-info