A resolution supporting the designation of September 2024 as "National Recovery Month".
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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6449-6450)
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AI Government Intelligence™Senate Resolution 859 from the 118th Congress is a non-binding resolution supporting the designation of September 2024 as "National Recovery Month." The resolution aims to recognize and promote awareness of recovery from substance use disorders and related health challenges. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No detailed text or summary is provided in the official sources.
S.Res. 859 sought to symbolically designate September 2024 as National Recovery Month to raise awareness about recovery from substance use disorders, but it did not advance beyond committee referral and expired.
- The resolution supports the designation of September 2024 as National Recovery Month.
- It was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- The bill did not progress beyond committee referral and is listed as failed or expired.
['Individuals in recovery from substance use disorders', 'Health advocacy organizations focused on addiction and recovery', 'Public health agencies involved in substance use disorder awareness and prevention']
['As a non-binding resolution, it does not create enforceable obligations or funding mechanisms.', 'The lack of detailed bill text limits clarity on specific activities or programs to be promoted.', 'Failure to advance beyond committee may reflect limited legislative priority or competing agendas.']
The resolution was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions during the 118th Congress. It aligns with ongoing public health efforts to raise awareness about substance use disorder recovery but did not receive further legislative consideration before expiring.
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['Increased public and governmental awareness of recovery issues during September 2024.', 'Potential encouragement for community organizations to hold events or campaigns related to recovery.', 'Possible influence on future legislative or policy initiatives addressing substance use disorders.']
The resolution is symbolic and does not impose legal or financial obligations. Transparency considerations include the absence of detailed bill text and the lack of legislative progress beyond committee referral. Monitoring similar resolutions can help assess trends in congressional attention to public health awareness campaigns.
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