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

USA119th CongressHRES-99| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2025
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution designates January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month" to raise public awareness and encourage the prevention of stalking. It highlights the significant prevalence of stalking, noting that approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men experience it, with over 13.4 million individuals reporting victimization annually. The resolution emphasizes that stalking is a serious crime with severe consequences, including being a risk factor for intimate partner homicide and causing profound psychological distress for victims. The resolution applauds the dedicated efforts of various entities, including service providers, law enforcement, prosecutors, and educational institutions, in combating stalking and supporting victims. It encourages policymakers, criminal justice officials, and victim service agencies to enhance awareness and increase the availability of specialized services for stalking victims. Furthermore, it urges national and community organizations, businesses, and the media to actively promote awareness of stalking throughout the designated month.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-865
Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2022 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
Jan 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-46
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S488; text: CR S487)
Feb 4, 2025
Submitted in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-865
    Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2022 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".


  • January 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-46
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S488; text: CR S487)


  • February 4, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-586: A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
  • HRES 119-1021: Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
  • SRES 119-46: A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
  • SRES 119-88: A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".
Assault and harassment offensesCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationLaw enforcement officers

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

USA119th CongressHRES-99| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2025
This resolution designates January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month" to raise public awareness and encourage the prevention of stalking. It highlights the significant prevalence of stalking, noting that approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men experience it, with over 13.4 million individuals reporting victimization annually. The resolution emphasizes that stalking is a serious crime with severe consequences, including being a risk factor for intimate partner homicide and causing profound psychological distress for victims. The resolution applauds the dedicated efforts of various entities, including service providers, law enforcement, prosecutors, and educational institutions, in combating stalking and supporting victims. It encourages policymakers, criminal justice officials, and victim service agencies to enhance awareness and increase the availability of specialized services for stalking victims. Furthermore, it urges national and community organizations, businesses, and the media to actively promote awareness of stalking throughout the designated month.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-865
Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2022 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
Jan 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-46
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S488; text: CR S487)
Feb 4, 2025
Submitted in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-865
    Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2022 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".


  • January 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-46
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S488; text: CR S487)


  • February 4, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-586: A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
  • HRES 119-1021: Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
  • SRES 119-46: A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
  • SRES 119-88: A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationLaw enforcement officers