Passed on 2026-06-15
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 770
A resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.
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Introduced 2026-06-15Topic: public health · health careCommemorativeSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution names June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day. Naloxone is a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. The resolution states that the Senate recognizes naloxone's use in reversing overdoses and encourages federal, state, and local governments and private and nonprofit groups to support naloxone access, education, and distribution. It also calls on federal agencies, including SAMHSA, the CDC, the Office of National Drug Control Policy, and the DEA, to continue supporting public awareness of naloxone and overdose prevention. The resolution does not create new laws or spending.
Sponsors
- Rick Scott Republican sponsor
- 17 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2792; text: CR S2791-2792) | |
| 2026-06-15 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | floor pass |