(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Encourages a continuous national dialogue on efforts to combat prescription opioid abuse and heroin addiction and supports a holistic approach to addressing such abuse.
Recognizes the commitment of law enforcement, first responder, and health personnel and other entities and organizations to addressing prescription opioid abuse and heroin addiction.
Supports the goals of drug take-back efforts by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its law enforcement partners and encourages the expansion of such efforts.
Designates the week of October 27-November 2, 2014, as National Drug Take-Back Week and the month of October 2014 as National Prescription Opioid and Heroin Abuse Awareness Month.
Encourages media organizations to raise awareness of prescription opioid and heroin use, particularly among youth.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3382)
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5518)
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5518)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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