Supporting the designation of June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1283 from the 118th Congress is a non-binding resolution supporting the designation of June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about naloxone, a medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, by encouraging recognition of this specific day. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not advance further and ultimately expired without passage. No detailed legislative text or summary is available beyond the title and procedural history.
H.Res. 1283 sought to promote awareness of naloxone through a designated awareness day but did not pass out of committee and expired.
- The resolution supports designating June 6, 2024, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.
- Naloxone is a medication used to counteract opioid overdoses.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not proceed further.
['Individuals at risk of opioid overdose', 'Public health organizations focused on substance abuse', 'Healthcare providers and emergency responders', 'Communities affected by the opioid crisis']
['As a non-binding resolution, it does not allocate funding or create enforceable mandates.', 'No specific implementation mechanisms or oversight provisions are included.', "The resolution's impact depends on voluntary recognition and awareness efforts."]
This resolution was introduced during the 118th Congress and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. It reflects ongoing congressional interest in addressing the opioid epidemic through public awareness initiatives. However, the resolution did not advance beyond committee and expired, indicating limited legislative momentum.
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['Increased public awareness of naloxone could lead to greater community support for opioid overdose prevention efforts.', 'Recognition of a national awareness day may encourage educational campaigns by health organizations and local governments.', 'Potentially improved access to naloxone through heightened public discourse, although not mandated by the resolution.']
The resolution lacks detailed legislative text and does not appropriate funds or create enforceable mandates, limiting its direct policy impact. Transparency is limited by the absence of a formal summary or full text. Oversight considerations are minimal given the non-binding nature of the resolution. Monitoring future related legislation with substantive provisions may be warranted.
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