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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate designates August 21, 2026, as Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
Last action · August 7, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569-4570)Sponsors: Chuck Grassley and 1 other
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What This Bill Does
The U.S. Senate has officially designated August 21, 2026, as 'Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day' to promote public education regarding the dangers of fentanyl. This resolution was agreed to by on August 7, 2026.
This designation establishes a formal federal observance intended to increase public attention toward fentanyl-related health risks and prevention strategies on a specific date.
Who It Affects
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general public
The public is the intended audience for the awareness and prevention efforts associated with the designated day.
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Current status: signed.
Procedural history
2 actions- Aug 7, 2026SenateSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4569-4570)
- Aug 7, 2026SenateFloorPassed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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