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Supporting Naloxone Awareness Day: Saving Lives from Opioid Overdoses

The U.S. House of Representatives supports designating June 6 as National Naloxone Awareness Day. This initiative aims to increase public knowledge about naloxone, a life-saving medication for opioid overdoses, and improve its accessibility, which can help combat the opioid crisis and save many lives.
Key points
Establishing National Naloxone Awareness Day aims to educate the public on how naloxone can reverse opioid overdose effects and prevent deaths.
Increasing access to naloxone for citizens, families, healthcare professionals, and first responders to enable quick intervention in emergencies.
Encouraging governments and organizations to collaborate on increasing naloxone access and promoting educational efforts.
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Print number: 118_HRES_476
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Process start date: 2023-06-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting the designation of June 6, 2023, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_476.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishing National Naloxone Awareness Day aims to educate the public on how naloxone can reverse opioid overdose effects and prevent deaths.
  • Increasing access to naloxone for citizens, families, healthcare professionals, and first responders to enable quick intervention in emergencies.
  • Encouraging governments and organizations to collaborate on increasing naloxone access and promoting educational efforts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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