Bills · SRES 479
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 479Commemorative events and holidaysDrug, alcohol, tobacco use
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2025.
INTRO OCT 30· LAST ACTION OCT 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it reaffirms the Senate's commitment to drug abuse prevention and public awareness. While it doesn't enact any new policies or directly fund programs, it provides an official platform to highlight the importance of Red Ribbon Week and the ongoing efforts to combat drug abuse. If this resolution didn't pass, Red Ribbon Week would still occur, but it wouldn't have this specific, formal congressional endorsement, which can help draw attention to the event and its critical message about healthy, drug-free living in the face of serious drug-related issues like the fentanyl crisis.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Senate formally supports the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week from October 23 through October 31, 2025.
This formal endorsement gives national recognition and symbolic weight to the annual drug prevention campaign.
PROVISION 02
It encourages people to wear and display red ribbons to symbolize their commitment to healthy, drug-free lifestyles.
This promotes visible participation and creates a shared symbol for drug prevention awareness in communities.
PROVISION 03
It encourages individuals, especially children and teens, to choose drug-free lives and promote drug-free communities.
This aims to empower individuals and foster community involvement in preventing drug use.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
23
BILLS LED
137
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSOCT 30
Introduced in Senate
OCT 30
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
OCT 30
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7855; text: CR S7852)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 479
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedOct 30, 2025
Last actionOct 30, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED OCT 30, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 479Commemorative events and holidaysDrug, alcohol, tobacco use
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2025.
INTRODUCED OCT 30, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 30, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
