Jake Ellzey (R-TX)
Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2025.
A Republican resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
House Resolution 834 supports the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, which takes place from October 23 through October 31, 2025. The resolution honors the memory of Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, who was murdered in the line of duty in 1985. It highlights the history of the Red Ribbon Campaign as the longest-standing drug use prevention program in the United States. The text emphasizes national statistics regarding drug overdoses, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. Furthermore, the resolution encourages the people of the United States to wear red ribbons, light up buildings, and choose drug-free lifestyles. Ultimately, the House of Representatives resolves to support these drug prevention efforts and community awareness activities.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?
The resolution raises awareness about drug abuse and synthetic opioids like fentanyl, supporting nationwide drug prevention and community awareness efforts.
- Scored +4
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution encourages children and teens to choose healthy, drug-free lifestyles and participate in prevention activities.
- Scored +4
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The text targets awareness programs toward young adults, who are statistically heavily impacted by drug overdoses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promoting Drug-Free Communities: Under resolved clause paragraph (5)(A), the resolution encourages the people of the United States to promote the creation of drug-free communities, which supports public health and safety.
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Encouraging Prevention Activities: Under resolved clause paragraph (5)(B), the resolution encourages individuals to participate in drug use prevention activities to show support for healthy, productive, and drug-free lifestyles.
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Fostering Personal Commitment: Under resolved clause paragraphs (2) and (4), the text encourages people to wear and display red ribbons to symbolize their commitment to healthy lifestyles and encourages children and teens to choose to live drug-free lives.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution encourages children and teens to choose healthy, drug-free lifestyles and participate in prevention activities. Would students be better off under this? — Students are a primary demographic encouraged to participate in school-based and community drug prevention programs. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The text targets awareness programs toward young adults, who are statistically heavily impacted by drug overdoses. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Middle-aged adults benefit indirectly from community-wide drug prevention and awareness programs. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors are recognized as participants in community support and awareness initiatives for drug-free environments.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The resolution raises awareness about drug abuse and synthetic opioids like fentanyl, supporting nationwide drug prevention and community awareness efforts.
- 10/28/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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