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HRES 99

Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

119th Congress Introduced by Debbie Dingell and 1 co-sponsor

The House resolution designates January 2025 as National Stalking Awareness Month to increase public understanding and prevention of the 3.4 million annual stalking cases in the U.S.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Bill Summary · HRES 99

Summary of HRES 99: National Stalking Awareness Month

Overview

This House resolution aims to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month". The resolution recognizes the serious and pervasive nature of stalking, which affects an estimated 3.4 million adults in the United States each year.

Key Provisions

  • Designates January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month" to increase public awareness and understanding of stalking.
  • Encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Stalking Awareness Month with appropriate programs and activities.
  • Calls on federal, state, and local governments, law enforcement agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations to provide information and resources to the public about stalking prevention and response.
  • Urges the development and implementation of policies and educational programs to help identify and prevent stalking.

Potential Impact

If passed, this resolution would:
- Elevate the issue of stalking and its impacts on individuals, families, and communities.
- Encourage widespread participation in educational and awareness-raising activities during January 2025.
- Leverage the power of the federal government to drive action on stalking prevention at all levels.
- Provide an opportunity to highlight the available resources and support services for stalking victims.

Overall, this resolution aims to make meaningful progress in addressing the serious and often-overlooked problem of stalking in the United States.

Procedural Details

  • HRES 99 was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 04, 2025.
  • The resolution has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for consideration.
  • This resolution has two companion bills in the Senate: SRES 46 and SRES 88.

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

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