Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month." It aims to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of stalking across the United States. The resolution applauds various entities that work to combat stalking and support its victims. It also encourages various policymakers and agencies to increase awareness and support available services. Finally, it urges national and community organizations, the media, and private sector businesses to promote awareness of this crime.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +3
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The resolution notes that individuals between 18 and 24 experience the highest rates of stalking victimization.
- Scored +3
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution highlights that a high percentage of stalking victims are women.
- Scored +3
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution encourages colleges and universities to provide better support for students facing stalking.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Education: The designation of "National Stalking Awareness Month" provides an opportunity to educate the people of the United States about stalking (Resolution, Section 1; Whereas clauses).
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Support for Victims: The resolution encourages policymakers, criminal justice officials, and human service agencies to increase awareness and continue supporting the availability of services for victims (Resolution, Section 3).
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Recognition of Efforts: The resolution applauds the work of service providers, police departments, prosecutor's offices, and colleges and universities that combat stalking and support victims (Resolution, Section 2).
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Broad Promotion of Prevention: By urging the media, private sector businesses, and national organizations to promote awareness, the resolution seeks to bring more attention to the crime of stalking (Resolution, Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The resolution encourages colleges and universities to provide better support for students facing stalking. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution highlights that a high percentage of stalking victims are women. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution notes that individuals between 18 and 24 experience the highest rates of stalking victimization. Would men be better off under this? — The resolution acknowledges that men are also significantly affected by stalking victimization. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The resolution addresses the increased risk of stalking faced by college students with disabilities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The resolution highlights that college students with disabilities are at higher risk for stalking, promoting targeted awareness. Does this change how police departments operate? — The resolution calls for more aggressive investigation and prosecution of stalking by criminal justice officials. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By increasing awareness of victim services, the resolution aims to assist those facing the economic disruptions caused by stalking.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The resolution encourages increasing awareness and support for services that assist victims of stalking-related anxiety and depression.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The resolution encourages higher education institutions to better support students facing stalking victimization.
- 1/27/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-99: Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
- 119-SRES-46: A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
- 119-SRES-586: A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan