Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 846
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-10-31: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Last Updated
- 2025-12-02T09:05:36Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This resolution expresses support for designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It aims to highlight the prevalence of domestic violence, recognize its impacts on individuals and communities, and encourage continued efforts to raise awareness and support programs to address it.
Key Provisions
- Defines domestic violence as willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, or other abusive behaviors used as part of a pattern of power and control by one intimate partner against another.
- Presents extensive statistics on victimization rates, including impacts on women, men, children, and specific demographic groups such as Native American, African-American, Asian, Hispanic, transgender, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
- Notes the economic costs, health effects, housing challenges, employment disruptions, and intergenerational consequences associated with domestic violence.
- Acknowledges the role of domestic violence shelters, hotlines, and advocates in providing services.
- Includes a short title: the "Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025."
- States that the House of Representatives supports the goals of the month and believes Congress should continue raising awareness and supporting related programs.
Significant Changes to Existing Law This is a non-binding resolution that does not amend or create new statutory law. It serves as an expression of congressional sentiment without altering any existing statutes, regulations, or legal obligations.
Potential Impacts
- May contribute to public awareness efforts and encourage support for domestic violence prevention and intervention programs.
- Could indirectly influence funding priorities or policy discussions within Congress and federal agencies, though it imposes no mandatory requirements.
- Affects citizens by promoting recognition of domestic violence as a widespread issue across diverse populations.
- No direct effects on international relations or government agencies beyond symbolic endorsement of awareness initiatives.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Domestic violence victims, survivors, and their families.
- Domestic violence service providers, shelters, hotlines, and advocacy organizations.
- Educational institutions, including primary, secondary, and postsecondary schools.
- Federal, state, and local government agencies involved in health, housing, law enforcement, and social services.
- Communities and individuals from various racial, ethnic, gender, economic, and age groups.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications As a House resolution, it carries no legal force and does not create enforceable rights or obligations. It reflects a bipartisan expression of support for awareness without addressing constitutional questions or requiring legislative action. The document emphasizes the need for increased resources for prevention programs but does not propose specific funding mechanisms.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (147)
Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1], Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3], Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11], Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13], Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30], Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3], Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6], Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4], Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4], Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29], Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10], Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34] and 97 more
Recent Actions
- 2025-10-31: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2025-10-31: Submitted in House
- 2025-10-31: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025 — issued 2025-10-31 — PDF (8 pages)