A resolution designating August 21, 2026, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day".

This resolution officially designates August 21, 2026, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day." The primary goals of this designation are to preserve the memory of individuals lost to illicit fentanyl overdose or poisoning and to acknowledge the widespread devastation caused by this and other dangerous drugs. It seeks to significantly increase public awareness regarding the dangers of illicit fentanyl, aiming to prevent a public health crisis, self-harm, addiction, and death across the nation. The resolution highlights that fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid, often found in counterfeit pills or mixed with other illicit drugs, and is a leading cause of death among young adults. It notes the ongoing efforts by affected families and various organizations to educate the public and promote prevention. The Senate encourages all people in the United States to actively promote the prevention of illicit fentanyl use, educate young people, and participate in drug prevention activities to support healthy, productive, and drug-free communities.