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119-sres-479119th Congress

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2025.

Sponsored By: Senator Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Passed Senate

Summary

Red Ribbon Week promotes community-led drug-use prevention and public awareness about the overdose epidemic. The resolution encourages education, safe disposal of medicines, and visible local actions like wearing red ribbons and lighting landmarks to support drug-free lifestyles.

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  • Families and parents get a push to take part in prevention programs and safe medicine practices through campaigns like "Lock Your Meds," which is active in Idaho, North Carolina, and parts of the Southeast. These efforts aim to reduce youth access to prescription drugs and accidental poisonings.
  • Children, teens, schools, and youth groups are encouraged to choose drug-free lives and join events run by parent-teacher associations, Boys and Girls Clubs, and similar organizations. The resolution highlights community education as a prevention tool.
  • Law enforcement and public safety efforts are highlighted with data on overdose harms and supply interdiction. The resolution notes that synthetic opioids such as fentanyl killed more than 48,000 people in 2024 and that the Drug Enforcement Administration reports seizing about 34 million fentanyl-laced fake pills and over 7,000 pounds of fentanyl powder in 2025.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cornyn, John [R-TX]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

    RI • D

    Sponsored 10/30/2025

  • Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

    ID • R

    Sponsored 10/30/2025

  • Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 10/30/2025

  • Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 10/30/2025

  • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 10/30/2025

Roll Call Votes

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