Lori Trahan (D-MA)
Supporting the goals of Overdose Awareness Day and strengthening efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
H. Res. 666 supports the goals of Overdose Awareness Day and aims to strengthen efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States. The text notes that there were an estimated 80,391 drug overdose deaths in the United States during 2024, with over 90 percent of opioid overdose deaths involving illicitly manufactured fentanyl. It points out that substance use disorder is a chronic disease and that overdose deaths are preventable through awareness, prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support. The House of Representatives resolves to recognize Overdose Awareness Day. Additionally, the House commits to advancing bipartisan policies that reduce stigma and is dedicated to collaborating with various groups to support prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +8
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?
The bill directly aims to strengthen efforts to combat the opioid crisis and supports prevention, treatment, and recovery systems.
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution supports comprehensive prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery efforts for opioid use disorder.
- Scored +3
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Young adults experience significant impacts from opioid overdoses and benefit from increased prevention and awareness.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The House of Representatives commits to advancing and passing bipartisan policies that reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorders and overdoses, as stated in resolved clause (2). This is positive because recognizing substance use disorder as a chronic disease decreases stigma and acknowledges it as a health issue.
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The House is dedicated to collaborating with States, localities, businesses, nongovernmental organizations, health care providers, patients, and families to support a comprehensive system that promotes prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery from opioid use disorder, as outlined in resolved clause (3). This is beneficial because countless lives can be saved through these robust support systems.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that would cause negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution specifically notes higher overdose death rates among Black populations and aims to address the crisis affecting them. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adults experience significant impacts from opioid overdoses and benefit from increased prevention and awareness. Would children be better off under this? — Efforts to combat the opioid crisis benefit younger populations vulnerable to substance use disorder. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Low-income households often face barriers to treatment and can benefit from improved support systems and harm reduction. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged individuals are part of the demographic affected by substance use disorders addressed in the resolution. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Asian American populations are part of the general population intended to benefit from reduced substance use stigma and awareness. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Hispanic populations are included among the groups affected by substance use disorders and targeted by broader crisis-combating efforts. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Substance use disorders affect all socioeconomic groups, providing broad societal benefits through awareness and prevention. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors and all age groups are recognized as affected by substance use disorder and stand to benefit from reduced stigma.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill directly aims to strengthen efforts to combat the opioid crisis and supports prevention, treatment, and recovery systems. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution supports comprehensive prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery efforts for opioid use disorder.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution acknowledges specific disparities in overdose death rates affecting Black and American Indian or Alaskan Native populations.
- 8/29/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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