Pete Ricketts (R-NE)
A resolution supporting the designation of October 2026 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to raise awareness of substance use and misuse in the United States.
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)
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
- 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 supports designating October 2026 as Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month to raise awareness across the United States. It highlights concerning statistics from 2025 regarding binge drinking, illicit drug use, and substance use disorders. The text notes that starting substance use in adolescence is linked to misuse in adulthood. It also points out the millions of people who received treatment or are currently in recovery from a substance use problem. Finally, the Senate officially expresses support for effective prevention programs and efforts to stem the drug addiction and overdose epidemic.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +3
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?
The resolution supports efforts and programs aimed at stemming the drug addiction and overdose crisis.
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
Raising awareness about substance use prevention during adolescence benefits youth health outcomes.
- Scored +2
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Focusing on substance use prevention and treatment supports young adults vulnerable to addiction.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The Senate supports effective programs to prevent substance use and misuse, which could help individuals avoid addiction as mentioned in Resolved (1).
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The Senate supports programs designed to help stem the drug addiction and overdose epidemic in the United States, potentially saving lives, as found in Resolved (2).
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The resolution designates October 2026 as Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month to raise awareness of substance use and misuse, as outlined in Resolved (3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts or burdens explicitly mentioned in the text of the bill 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? — Raising awareness about substance use prevention during adolescence benefits youth health outcomes. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Support for addiction and overdose prevention programs can benefit veterans affected by substance use disorders. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Focusing on substance use prevention and treatment supports young adults vulnerable to addiction.
- Healthcare
- Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The resolution supports efforts and programs aimed at stemming the drug addiction and overdose crisis.
The resolution as the chamber adopted it
What changed from Introduced in Senate: No change to the wording. Only the printed details that record the bill’s progress, such as the heading and dates, are different.
- 9/30/2026
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)
- 9/17/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4802)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
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Adam SchiffDemocrat · California