# Plain Language Summary: Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day Resolution

This resolution is Congress officially recognizing August 21, 2023, as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day." It's essentially a symbolic gesture—Congress is saying this day should be dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and promoting efforts to prevent its misuse.

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that's often mixed into other drugs without people knowing, making it extremely dangerous. The resolution supports the goals of educating the public about these risks and encouraging prevention efforts. It doesn't create any new laws, funding, or programs—it's more like Congress putting a spotlight on an important public health issue and encouraging communities, organizations, and individuals to use that day to talk about fentanyl dangers and prevention strategies.

In practical terms, this means organizations focused on drug prevention, public health agencies, schools, and community groups might use August 21st as an opportunity to host educational events, distribute information, or launch awareness campaigns about fentanyl. It's a way to coordinate national attention on the problem during a designated day, similar to how other awareness days work for various health and social issues. While it doesn't directly change anyone's life or create new requirements, it does signal that Congress recognizes fentanyl as a serious public health concern worth dedicating national attention to.

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2023.

Grassley, Chuck

<html><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF"><p>This resolution supports Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid and can be up to 50 times stronger than heroin. The resolution also encourages the people of the United States to promote the prevention of fentanyl use.</p> <p></p></body></html>