Grassley, Shaheen Mark Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – On Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) are driving awareness of the dangers of fentanyl and continuing to educate Americans on how to best protect themselves from the deadly drug. The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the senators’ bipartisan resolution earlier this month, designating August 21, 2026, as Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.

“Far too many American families know the pain of losing a loved one to fentanyl,” Grassley said. “Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day is a solemn reminder of the lives lost and the importance of local drug awareness and prevention efforts. As Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I’ll continue working to put a stop to this public health crisis.”

“I’m glad the Senate came together to unanimously pass our bipartisan resolution designating today, August 21, as National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day and memorializing those who have lost their lives to drug overdoses,” Shaheen said. “There’s always more work to be done to address the substance use disorder crisis in New Hampshire, and driving more awareness in our communities around the dangers of fentanyl use is one important way we can prevent the loss of more lives.”

Read the full resolution HERE.

Background:

This Congress, Grassley has secured major victories in the fight against illicit fentanyl. His HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classified fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I, became law after passing the U.S. Senate by an overwhelming majority of 84-16. Grassley also secured additional funding?for federal efforts to combat drug trafficking and precursor chemicals, chaired a?hearing?on the dangers of fentanyl and?introduced legislation?to stem drug trafficking on social media.

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