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Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1503

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

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Introduced 2026-08-31Topic: public health · health careCommemorative

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This resolution states that the House of Representatives recognizes Overdose Awareness Day in the United States. It says the House commits to advancing and passing bipartisan policies that reduce stigma around substance use disorders and overdoses. It also states the House will work with states, localities, businesses, nonprofit groups, health care providers, patients, and families to support a system for prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery from opioid use disorder. The resolution cites federal data estimating 69,973 drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2025. It does not create new programs or provide funding.

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Action history

DateChamberActionStatus effect
2026-08-31HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.refer
2026-08-31HouseSubmitted in Houserefer
2026-08-31Submitted in Houseintroduce
Source: GovInfo Bill Status (Library of Congress), fetched 2026-09-26. Provisions and opinion polling arrive in a later release.