A resolution designating August 21, 2025, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day".

This resolution formally designates August 21, 2025, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day" to address the severe public health crisis caused by illicit fentanyl. The designation aims to preserve the memory of individuals lost to fentanyl overdose or poisoning, acknowledge the widespread devastation, and significantly increase public awareness regarding the drug's dangers. The resolution encourages all people in the United States to actively promote the prevention of illicit fentanyl use and to educate young people about its risks, fostering a commitment to healthy, drug-free lifestyles. It highlights that fentanyl is a highly addictive synthetic opioid, 100 times more potent than morphine, often manufactured into counterfeit pills or mixed with other illicit drugs, making it a leading cause of death for individuals aged 18 to 45. By establishing this day, the Senate seeks to mobilize communities, families, and organizations to participate in drug prevention activities and support the creation of drug-free environments, ultimately working to save lives and combat the ongoing fentanyl crisis.