A resolution supporting the designation of October 2026 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month" to raise awareness of substance use and misuse in the United States.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)
What this bill does
This Senate resolution, introduced by Senator Ricketts, would express support for designating October 2026 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month." The resolution aims to raise awareness about substance use and misuse across the United States. It also supports effective programs for prevention, as well as those addressing drug addiction and the overdose epidemic.
The resolution highlights statistics from 2025 concerning binge drinking, illicit drug use, substance use disorders, and illicit drug use disorders among Americans aged 12 and older. It also notes the number of individuals who received treatment for substance use disorders or were in recovery. This resolution affects the general public by seeking to promote awareness of these health issues.
As a resolution, S.Res. 866 was introduced in the Senate on September 17, 2026. It has been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. If the committee takes action, the resolution could be brought to the Senate floor for a vote.
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Timeline
30 Sep 2026
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 866 do?
- This Senate resolution, introduced by Senator Ricketts, would express support for designating October 2026 as "Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month." The resolution aims to raise awareness about substance use and misuse across the United States. It also supports effective programs for prevention, as well as those addressing drug addiction and the overdose epidemic. The resolution highlights statistics from 2025 concerning binge drinking, illicit drug use, substance use disorders, and illicit drug use disorders among Americans aged 12 and older. It also notes the number of individuals who received treatment for substance use disorders or were in recovery. This resolution affects the general public by seeking to promote awareness of these health issues. As a resolution, S.Res. 866 was introduced in the Senate on September 17, 2026. It has been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. If the committee takes action, the resolution could be brought to the Senate floor for a vote.
- Has S.Res. 866 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 866. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 866?
- S.Res. 866 was sponsored by Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 866?
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299) (30 Sep 2026).
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