This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026. A central objective is to significantly increase individual and public awareness about the devastating impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills , particularly on families and young people. These illicit pills are often mass-produced by drug traffickers to mimic legitimate prescription medications, with many containing lethal doses of fentanyl, as evidenced by the Drug Enforcement Administration's findings that five out of ten tested pills contain a potentially deadly amount. The resolution highlights the alarming rise in fentanyl-related deaths, noting that nearly 70,000 individuals died from drug-induced causes in a 12-month period ending October 2025, with over 37,000 involving illicit fentanyl. It emphasizes that these counterfeit pills are easily accessible on social media and e-commerce platforms, contributing to a 128 percent increase in overdose deaths among individuals aged 14 to 18 between 2019 and 2021. The resolution therefore applauds the work of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies in combating this proliferation and encourages the use of existing authorities to proactively stop the spread of these dangerous substances.