A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 23, 2025, to March 1, 2025, as "National Fentanyl Awareness Week" and raising awareness of the negative impacts of fentanyl in the United States.

This resolution expresses support for designating February 23, 2025, to March 1, 2025, as "National Fentanyl Awareness Week" to raise public awareness about the severe negative impacts of fentanyl across the United States. The designation aims to highlight the ongoing crisis and its devastating effects on communities and families, emphasizing the urgent need for public education. The resolution underscores the extreme potency of fentanyl, noting it is 50 times stronger than heroin and a leading cause of death for individuals aged 18 to 45. It also points out the alarming increase in overdose deaths among older adults and the widespread use of illicit fentanyl in counterfeit pills, often sourced from Mexico with chemicals from China. The Drug Enforcement Agency has seized millions of potentially deadly fentanyl doses, enough to kill every individual in the United States. Furthermore, the Senate applauds the efforts of Federal, State, and local law enforcement, as well as treatment and recovery organizations, in combating the fentanyl crisis . It encourages individuals to only use physician-prescribed medication and urges anyone suffering from substance use disorder to seek assistance, reinforcing a comprehensive approach to public health and safety.