Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
A resolution designating August 21, 2025, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5520; text: CR S5516)
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
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
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 bill officially designates August 21, 2025, as ``Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day''. It acknowledges the severe public health and safety threat posed by illicit fentanyl in the United States. The text highlights that fentanyl was the number one cause of death among U.S. citizens aged 18 to 45 in 2024. Families affected by fentanyl use this day to preserve the memory of loved ones lost to overdose or poisoning. The resolution encourages the American people to promote fentanyl prevention and educate young people. Finally, it encourages individuals to choose drug-free lifestyles and participate in prevention activities.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +5
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?
The resolution promotes public awareness to prevent addiction and death related to synthetic opioids.
- Scored +3
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution specifically encourages the education of children and teenagers regarding drug prevention.
- Scored +3
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The resolution addresses the high mortality rate of fentanyl among people aged 18 to 45.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promotion of Prevention and Education: Under resolved paragraph (2), the Senate encourages the people of the United States to promote the prevention of illicit fentanyl use and to educate young people on Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. This is positive because it symbolizes a commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
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Support for Healthy Communities: Under resolved paragraph (4), the Senate encourages the people of the United States to promote drug prevention and the creation of drug-free communities. This could benefit individuals by fostering supportive environments and encouraging participation in drug prevention activities to show support for healthy and productive lifestyles.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based on the explicit text of the bill, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups 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 resolution specifically encourages the education of children and teenagers regarding drug prevention. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution promotes drug prevention and education within schools. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution addresses the high mortality rate of fentanyl among people aged 18 to 45. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Prevention efforts may disproportionately benefit vulnerable communities hit hardest by the crisis.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The resolution promotes public awareness to prevent addiction and death related to synthetic opioids.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The resolution encourages schools to participate in drug prevention education.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The resolution focuses on public health and prevention rather than economic redistribution.
- 8/2/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5520; text: CR S5516)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire