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Senate resolution proposes designating October 2025 as Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month

Original title: 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.

October 30, 2025

public health substance abuse awareness campaigns

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S7851)Oct 30, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The resolution serves as a symbolic federal recognition intended to prioritize public health messaging and resource allocation for substance prevention programs across the United States.

Who is mentioned in the record

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general public

The resolution aims to influence public awareness and health education regarding substance use.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This resolution formally supports designating October 2025 as 'Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month' to increase national awareness regarding substance use and misuse. The measure has been referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for further consideration.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution change any laws regarding substance use?

No, this is a symbolic resolution intended to raise awareness and does not alter existing statutes or regulations.

What is the current status of this resolution?

It has been introduced and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Why It Matters

The resolution serves as a symbolic federal recognition intended to prioritize public health messaging and resource allocation for substance prevention programs across the United States.

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organizationSenate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions“The committee to which the resolution was referred for review.”Map →

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