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SRES-476Senate2025-10-30Health

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.

YourVoice.Now Summary

The Senate backs a prevention awareness month — no new programs, money, or rules.

The details

Most people would see no change in daily life. In this resolution, the Senate backs October 2025 as Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month. The Senate also says it supports prevention programs and efforts to slow addiction and overdose deaths. The text cites 2024 counts: about 48 million people age 12 and older had a substance use disorder, and 23 million were in recovery. No program is created, no money is spent, and no rule changes.

Congressional Summary

This resolution supports the designation of October 2025 as Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month and supports effective programs to prevent substance use and misuse in the United States.

Details

Congress
119th
Chamber
Senate
Status
summarized
Action
Introduced in Senate
Action Date
2025-10-30
Date Added
2026-08-21
Source
Congress.gov →

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