Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2025, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
A Republican resolution with 10 Democratic cosponsors · See all 29 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2669)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
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The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution supports the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2025. It aims to increase individual and public awareness regarding the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people. The text highlights that drug traffickers mass-produce fake pills and market them as legitimate prescription drugs. It notes that the DEA has observed a dramatic rise in counterfeit pills containing deadly doses of fentanyl. The Senate designates April 29, 2025, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The bill specifically focuses on increasing awareness of fentanyl's impact on young people.
- Scored +5
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill targets the high rate of fentanyl-induced deaths among youths and young adults.
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution focuses on protecting students and youth from fake fentanyl pills.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased public awareness: Under Resolved clause (1), the Senate supports increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people by recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness Day. This could help educate the public about the dangers of counterfeit pills.
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Support for law enforcement: Under Resolved clause (2), the Senate applauds the work of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies working to combat the proliferation of counterfeit pills. This honors the efforts of officers trying to stop dangerous drugs.
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Prevention of counterfeit pills: Under Resolved clause (3), the Senate encourages the use of existing authorities to proactively stop and prevent the spread of illicit counterfeit pills. This pushes officials to actively work against the distribution of these dangerous substances.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: Based strictly 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
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 children be better off under this? — The bill specifically focuses on increasing awareness of fentanyl's impact on young people. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution focuses on protecting students and youth from fake fentanyl pills. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill targets the high rate of fentanyl-induced deaths among youths and young adults. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Public awareness of counterfeit pills benefits all age groups susceptible to opioid misuse.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill supports efforts to increase awareness and prevent the spread of counterfeit fentanyl pills to combat the opioid crisis.
- 4/29/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643: 3; text: CR S2669: 2)
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2643; text: CR S2669)
- 29 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-359: Supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2025, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
- 119-HRES-1234: Supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
- 119-SRES-704: A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
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