Supporting the goals of Overdose Awareness Day and strengthening efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.
This House resolution formally recognizes Overdose Awareness Day in the United States and calls for strengthened efforts to combat the opioid crisis. It directs the House of Representatives to pursue bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing the stigma associated with substance use disorders and drug overdoses. Additionally, the bill commits lawmakers to work with state and local governments, businesses, and health care providers to build a comprehensive system that supports prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery for individuals affected by opioid use disorder.
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Aug 2026
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Introduced Aug 31, 2026
Last action Aug 31, 2026
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Aug 31, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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Lori Trahan
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Brittany Pettersen
DDemocratic
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