Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
A resolution designating August 21, 2026, 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 S4553; text: CR S4569-4570)
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 resolution designates August 21, 2026, as ``Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day''. The measure aims to preserve the memory of individuals lost to illicit fentanyl overdose or poisoning. It seeks to acknowledge the devastation caused by illicit fentanyl and other dangerous drugs. Additionally, the resolution intends to increase awareness regarding the dangers of illicit fentanyl to prevent a public health crisis, addiction, and death. Finally, it encourages the public to promote drug prevention and commit to healthy, drug-free lifestyles.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +1
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution encourages educating young people on drug prevention.
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Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
It aims to prevent deaths among citizens aged 18 to 45 through increased awareness.
- Scored +1
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution includes provisions to educate young people and prevent substance use.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preserving Memory and Acknowledging Devastation: The resolution aims to preserve the memory of individuals lost to illicit fentanyl overdose or poisoning and acknowledge the devastation caused by these drugs (Preamble, sections 1-2).
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Increased Awareness: By increasing awareness about the dangers of illicit fentanyl, the resolution seeks to prevent a public health crisis, self-harm, addiction, and death (Preamble, section 3).
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Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles: The resolution encourages the people of the United States to promote the prevention of illicit fentanyl use and educate young people, symbolizing a commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle (Resolution, section 2).
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Community Support: It encourages individuals to choose drug-free lives and participate in drug prevention activities to support healthy, productive, and drug-free lifestyles (Resolution, sections 3-4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people explicitly mentioned in the text of this resolution.
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 encourages educating young people on drug prevention. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution includes provisions to educate young people and prevent substance use. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — It aims to prevent deaths among citizens aged 18 to 45 through increased awareness.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The resolution promotes awareness and prevention efforts to combat the illicit fentanyl crisis.
- 8/7/2026
- 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 S4553; text: CR S4569-4570)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire