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US HRes829

US HRes829
Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month".


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Introduced
04/13/2018
In Committee
05/21/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month".

AI Summary

This Resolution formally recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of "National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month," an initiative observed in April to educate the public about sexual violence, encourage prevention programs, improve services for survivors, and increase the prosecution of perpetrators. The resolution acknowledges the significant prevalence of sexual assault across various demographics in the United States, including among women, men, children, and members of the Armed Forces, and highlights the diverse forms sexual violence can take. It commends survivors and the dedicated volunteers and professionals who assist them, recognizing the crucial work of national and community organizations, private sector supporters, public safety officials, law enforcement, and health professionals in raising awareness, providing support, and ensuring accountability for those who commit sexual assault.

Committee Categories

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (43)

Tom Reed (R)* Alma Adams (D),  Nanette Barragán (D),  Joyce Beatty (D),  Brendan Boyle (D),  Kathy Castor (D),  David Cicilline (D),  Katherine Clark (D),  Steve Cohen (D),  Barbara Comstock (R),  Jim Costa (D),  Ryan Costello (R),  Debbie Dingell (D),  Anna Eshoo (D),  Brian Fitzpatrick (R),  Lois Frankel (D),  Lynn Jenkins (R),  Dave Joyce (R),  Ann Kuster (D),  Ted Lieu (D),  Daniel Lipinski (D),  Zoe Lofgren (D),  Carolyn Maloney (D),  Jerry McNerney (D),  Gwen Moore (D),  Seth Moulton (D),  Grace Napolitano (D),  Jimmy Panetta (D),  Erik Paulsen (R),  Stevan Pearce (R),  Scott Peters (D),  Mark Pocan (D),  Jamie Raskin (D),  Jacky Rosen (D),  Jackie Speier (D),  Elise Stefanik (R),  Steve Stivers (R),  Dina Titus (D),  Mimi Walters (R),  Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),  Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),  Frederica Wilson (D),  John Yarmuth (D), 

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (on 05/21/2018)

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