Bills · SRES 476
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 476Health
A resolution supporting the designation of October 2025 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to raise awareness of substance use and misuse in the United States.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a widespread public health crisis impacting millions of American families. By designating a specific month for "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention," the Senate aims to bring more public attention to the challenges of addiction, overdose, and recovery. This increased focus can lead to more conversations within communities, schools, and homes about prevention strategies and the availability of support.
If this resolution passes, October 2025 will have an official, national spotlight on substance use issues, potentially leading to greater engagement from local governments, non-profits, and media in promoting awareness. If it doesn't pass, efforts to raise awareness will continue, but without the formal, unified recognition and backing from the U.S. Senate, which could diminish the collective impact and visibility of prevention campaigns during that specific month.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Senate formally supports designating October 2025 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month."
This provision creates an official period for focused national awareness and discussion about substance use issues.
PROVISION 02
The Senate expresses support for effective programs aimed at preventing substance use and misuse.
This signals congressional recognition and encouragement for ongoing and future efforts to stop substance problems before they start.
PROVISION 03
The Senate supports programs designed to help address the drug addiction and overdose epidemic in the United States.
This highlights the Senate's concern for the current addiction crisis and endorses initiatives focused on treatment and harm reduction.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 30
Introduced in Senate
OCT 30
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S7851)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 476
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 30, 2025
Last actionOct 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 30, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 476Health
A resolution supporting the designation of October 2025 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to raise awareness of substance use and misuse in the United States.
INTRODUCED OCT 30, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 30, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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