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

Bill Number

H.Res. 666

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 1

Policy Area

Health

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2025-08-29: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Last Updated

2025-09-19T17:17:12Z

AI-Generated Summary

Summary of H. Res. 666

Purpose

This resolution expresses support for Overdose Awareness Day and calls for stronger efforts to address the opioid crisis in the United States. It highlights the need for continued collaboration between Congress and the executive branch on policies to treat and prevent substance use disorders.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Overdose Awareness Day.
• Commits the House of Representatives to advancing bipartisan policies that reduce stigma around substance use disorders and overdoses.
• Supports collaboration with states, localities, businesses, nongovernmental organizations, health care providers, patients, and families to promote prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery from opioid use disorder.

The resolution includes background statements noting:

• An estimated 80,391 drug overdose deaths in 2024, with over 90 percent involving illicitly manufactured fentanyl.
• The impact of substance use disorder across all groups, with higher death rates among Black and American Indian or Alaskan Native populations.
• The view that substance use disorder is a chronic disease and that overdoses are preventable through awareness, prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This resolution introduces no changes to existing law, as it is a non-binding expression of support rather than legislation that amends statutes or creates new requirements.

Potential Impacts

• May encourage increased focus on public health approaches to substance use disorders among federal agencies and partners.
• Could support broader awareness and reduced stigma for affected individuals and communities.
• No direct effects on international relations are outlined.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Members of Congress and the executive branch.
• State and local governments.
• Health care providers, patients, and families.
• Businesses and nongovernmental organizations.
• Populations experiencing higher overdose rates, including Black and American Indian or Alaskan Native communities.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

The resolution has no binding legal force and carries no constitutional implications. Politically, it emphasizes a bipartisan, health-focused approach to substance use disorders and promotes collaboration across government levels and with private and community partners.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]

Cosponsors (2)

Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

Recent Actions

• 2025-08-29: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• 2025-08-29: Submitted in House
• 2025-08-29: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

• Supporting the goals of Overdose Awareness Day and strengthening efforts to combat the opioid crisis in the United States. — issued 2025-08-29 — PDF (2 pages)