Supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2024.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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AI Government Intelligence™House Resolution 1400, introduced in the 118th Congress, is a non-binding resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August 21, 2024. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about the dangers of fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, and to promote prevention efforts related to fentanyl misuse and overdose. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. The resolution does not contain binding legislative provisions or appropriations.
H.Res. 1400 is a symbolic resolution intended to promote awareness of fentanyl-related issues on a designated day, but it did not progress beyond committee referral and contains no enforceable policy measures.
- The resolution designates August 21, 2024, as Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.
- It supports efforts to educate the public about the risks associated with fentanyl use and overdose.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce but did not advance and is considered failed or expired.
['Public health organizations focused on opioid and substance abuse prevention', 'Communities affected by fentanyl misuse and overdose', 'Federal and state agencies involved in drug prevention and education']
['As a non-binding resolution, it does not allocate funding or create enforceable mandates, which may limit its practical impact.', 'The lack of detailed provisions means implementation relies on voluntary actions by agencies and organizations.', 'No oversight or accountability mechanisms are established within the resolution.']
The 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 crisis, particularly the rise in fentanyl-related overdoses. However, the resolution did not advance beyond committee referral and expired without further legislative action.
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['Increased public awareness campaigns by health organizations and government agencies around August 21, 2024.', 'Potential encouragement for local governments and nonprofits to hold events or educational programs related to fentanyl prevention.', 'Possible influence on future legislative efforts addressing opioid misuse and overdose prevention.']
As a non-binding resolution without funding or enforcement provisions, H.Res. 1400 primarily serves a symbolic and awareness-raising role. Transparency considerations include monitoring how the designated awareness day is implemented by federal agencies and whether it leads to measurable public health outcomes. Oversight is limited due to the resolution's lack of binding authority.
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