A resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 770
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-15: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2792; text: CR S2791-2792)
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-24T17:17:32Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This Senate resolution designates June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day to highlight the role of naloxone in reversing opioid overdoses and to promote public education on its use.
Key Provisions
- Recognizes that opioid overdoses caused 43,810 deaths in the 12 months before November 2025 and that fentanyl remains a leading cause of death for adults aged 18–44.
- States that naloxone is a safe medication that can rapidly reverse opioid effects, prevent brain damage, and save lives when administered promptly.
- Emphasizes the need to educate the public, families, healthcare professionals, and first responders on naloxone benefits and safe administration.
- Calls for identifying barriers to obtaining and distributing naloxone.
- Encourages increased access to support recovery from opioid use disorder.
- Notes the FDA’s 2024 actions authorizing over-the-counter 10 mg naloxone and extending the shelf life of 4 mg nasal spray products.
- Resolves that the Senate:
- Designates June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.
- Recognizes naloxone’s life-saving benefits.
- Acknowledges that greater access empowers intervention in emergencies.
- Supports public education on overdose signs and naloxone use.
- Urges federal, state, and local governments plus private and nonprofit groups to expand access, education, and distribution.
- Calls on agencies including SAMHSA, CDC, ONDCP, and DEA to continue awareness efforts under the National Drug Control Strategy.
Significant Changes to Existing Law This resolution introduces no amendments to statutes or regulations; it is a non-binding designation of a single day for awareness purposes.
Potential Impacts
- May increase public and professional focus on naloxone availability and training at federal, state, and local levels.
- Could support expanded distribution efforts by governments and organizations without creating new legal mandates.
- Aims to reduce stigma around substance use disorder through education.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Individuals and families impacted by opioid use disorder.
- Healthcare professionals and first responders.
- Federal agencies (SAMHSA, CDC, ONDCP, DEA).
- State and local governments.
- Private and nonprofit organizations involved in substance use prevention and treatment.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications The measure carries no direct legal or constitutional effects as a Senate resolution. It reflects bipartisan support among the listed sponsors and aligns with ongoing federal efforts on overdose prevention.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (17)
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL], Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV], Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-15: 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.
Bill Versions
- Designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day. — issued 2026-06-15 — PDF (4 pages)