Supporting the goals of Overdose Awareness Day and strengthening efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.

Sponsor: Lori Trahan (Democratic-MA)August 29, 2025

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House would recognize Overdose Awareness Day and commit to fighting the opioid crisis.

The House of Representatives would formally recognize Overdose Awareness Day, highlighting the ongoing opioid crisis. This resolution commits the House to advancing bipartisan policies to reduce the stigma around substance use disorders and to work with many groups to improve prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts.

What Would Change

Today, the House has not formally recognized Overdose Awareness Day or made these specific commitments. If this resolution passes, the House would officially recognize the day and publicly commit to working on bipartisan policies to reduce stigma and collaborate on a comprehensive system for opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Key Provisions

Recognizes Overdose Awareness Day across the United States.
Commits the House to passing bipartisan policies that reduce the shame linked to substance use disorders and overdoses.
Dedicates the House to working with states, businesses, healthcare providers, and families to build a complete system for preventing and treating opioid use disorder, and supporting recovery.

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Supporting the goals of Overdose Awareness Day and strengthening efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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