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S.Res. 846119th CongressSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569-4570)

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

Introduced: Aug 7, 2026
Latest action: Aug 7, 2026

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569-4570)

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What this bill means

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What this bill does

This resolution officially designates August 21, 2026, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day." Through this resolution, the Senate encourages the American public to: * Promote prevention efforts regarding illicit fentanyl. * Take part in drug prevention activities and support drug-free communities. * Educate young people about the dangers associated with illicit fentanyl. * Encourage children, teenagers, and all individuals to live drug-free lives.

Who it affects

This resolution applies to the general public, including youth, families, and community groups, by encouraging participation in awareness and prevention efforts. However, it imposes no mandatory obligations on anyone.

What would change

The resolution officially establishes a designated day of recognition on August 21, 2026. Because it is a non-binding resolution, it does not change any laws, establish new regulations, or create enforceable legal rules.

Money or funding

This resolution does not authorize any federal spending, grant funding, taxes, fees, or financial benefits.

Important exceptions or limits

As a non-binding Senate resolution, it carries no force of law. It does not create legal requirements, penalties, regulatory changes, or agency duties.

Plain-English bottom line

This resolution is a symbolic statement by the Senate marking August 21, 2026, as a national awareness day to encourage illicit fentanyl education and drug-free living, without creating any legal obligations or spending public money.

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Aug 7, 2026

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569-4570)

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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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