H.C.R. No. 31 Summary

• Urges the Smithsonian Institution to immediately rename the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery due to the Sackler family's role in the opioid crisis.

• States that OxyContin, developed by Purdue Pharma (owned by the Sackler family), is at the heart of the opioid epidemic that claims more lives annually than motor vehicle accidents or gun violence.

• Alleges the Sackler family launched a deceptive marketing campaign using paid physicians to falsely convince other doctors that OxyContin was safe and non-addictive.

• Cites psychiatrist Allen Frances attributing most questionable pharmaceutical industry practices to Arthur Sackler.

• Requires certified copies be transmitted to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and other Smithsonian officials including the Inspector General, Chief Operating Officer, and General Counsel.