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US SRes586

US SRes586
A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".


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Introduced
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

AI Summary

This resolution designates January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of stalking, a crime that significantly impacts millions of individuals in the United States, often by current or former intimate partners, and can lead to severe fear, threats, and even intimate partner homicide. The resolution acknowledges the widespread prevalence of stalking, including technology-facilitated stalking, and its detrimental effects on victims' mental health, often forcing them to take drastic measures for their safety. It commends the ongoing efforts of various organizations and professionals in combating stalking and supporting victims, and it urges policymakers, criminal justice officials, service providers, educational institutions, and the media to further increase awareness and ensure the continued availability of services for stalking victims.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S537; text: CR 1/27/2026 S293-294) (on 02/09/2026)

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