# Plain Language Summary: Overdose Awareness Day Resolution

This resolution is Congress officially recognizing and supporting Overdose Awareness Day in the United States. It's essentially a statement of support rather than a law that changes anything—Congress is saying that August 31st should be acknowledged as a day to remember people who have died from overdoses and to raise awareness about the overdose crisis.

The resolution calls attention to the serious problem of drug overdoses in America. It acknowledges that overdose deaths have become a major public health issue affecting families and communities across the country. By officially recognizing this day, Congress is encouraging Americans to remember those lost to overdoses and to think about prevention, treatment, and support for people struggling with substance use disorders.

While this resolution doesn't create new programs or funding, it serves an important symbolic purpose. It gives national visibility to an issue that affects millions of Americans and their families. The recognition can help reduce stigma around addiction and overdose deaths, and it encourages communities, organizations, and individuals to participate in awareness activities on August 31st. For people who have lost loved ones to overdoses, it represents official acknowledgment of their loss and the broader crisis affecting the nation.

A resolution supporting the recognition and goals of Overdose Awareness Day in the United States.

Markey, Edward J.

 <p>This resolution supports the recognition of Overdose Awareness Day, including by lowering U.S. flags at federal buildings to half-staff.</p>