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.
H. Res. 359 is a non-binding House resolution introduced in the 119th Congress that expresses support for National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2025 and outlines the goal of increasing awareness about the dangers of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills, especially their impact on families and young people. While it does not create new laws or funding, the resolution applauds enforcement efforts, urges authorities to use existing powers to prevent illicit counterfeit pills, and designates National Fentanyl Awareness Day. It is a symbolic measure intended to raise public awareness and coordinate attention among federal, state, and local agencies. The bill is a statement of Congress’s position rather than a new program. It was introduced by multiple members of the House and referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of provisions within their jurisdiction.
Key Points
- 1Expresses support for National Fentanyl Awareness Day and its goals, including raising awareness about the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.
- 2Applauds federal, state, and local law enforcement for efforts to combat the proliferation of counterfeit pills.
- 3Encourages the use of existing authorities to proactively stop and prevent the spread of illicit counterfeit pills.
- 4Supports designating National Fentanyl Awareness Day.
- 5Notes the bill’s procedural path: referral to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and, in addition, to the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration of provisions within their jurisdiction.