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HRES 128

Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2025 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".

119th Congress Introduced by Debbie Dingell and 2 co-sponsors

Designates February 2025 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month to promote healthy relationships and nationwide awareness and prevention efforts.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Bill Summary · HRES 128

Summary of HRES 128 (House Resolution)

Quick overview

  • Bill type: Resolution (HRES 128), non-binding expression of support
  • Title: Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2025 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month"
  • Introduced: February 12, 2025
  • Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary
  • Sponsor: Gwen Moore (primary)
  • Cosponsors: Brian K. Fitzpatrick, Debbie Dingell

Purpose and intent

HRES 128 expresses congressional support for designating February 2025 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. The resolution seeks to:
- Promote empowerment of teens to develop healthy relationships
- Acknowledge the national public health impact of teen dating violence
- Recognize that teen dating violence disproportionately affects young women
- Encourage broad observation of the month through programs and activities that raise awareness and support prevention

Key provisions

The introduced text sets forth four main statements:
1. The House supports the designation of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
2. The House supports communities in empowering teens to develop healthy relationships throughout their lives.
3. The House recognizes the national public health impact of teen dating violence and its specific, disproportionate impact on young women.
4. The House calls on the American people—youth, parents, schools, law enforcement, state and local officials, nonprofit organizations, and other groups—to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities aimed at awareness and prevention nationwide.

Effects and practical implications

  • Nature of the measure: Non-binding; serves as an official expression of the House’s stance and priorities.
  • Impact: Aims to raise awareness, encourage education and prevention programs, and provide a framework for national discussion and action on teen dating violence.
  • Funding and enforcement: No new laws, rules, or mandatory funding are created by a resolution of this type.

Who would be affected

  • Teens and young people, especially those at risk of dating violence
  • Parents and families
  • Schools and school systems
  • Law enforcement agencies
  • State and local officials
  • Nonprofit organizations and advocacy groups
  • The general public and communities engaged in awareness activities

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Current path: Referred to the House Judiciary Committee (Feb 12, 2025)
  • Next steps: If the committee reports the measure favorably, it could go to the House floor for consideration. As a resolution, passage would formally designate February 2025 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (in practice, the designation is symbolic and non-binding).

Notable context

  • The sponsorship shows bipartisan support: Democrat Gwen Moore (primary) with Republican Brian K. Fitzpatrick and Democrat Debbie Dingell as cosponsors.
  • The resolution aligns with public health and youth-advocacy priorities by foregrounding awareness, prevention, and healthy relationship education without prescribing new laws or funding.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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