Lucy McBath (D-GA)
Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "National Hazing Awareness Week".
A Democratic resolution with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 11 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as National Hazing Awareness Week. It points out that hazing involves harmful acts during student organization initiations or affiliations that cause physical or psychological risks. The text notes that 55 percent of college students in extracurricular groups experience hazing. It also lists numerous students who have died or suffered severe injuries due to collegiate hazing. Finally, the House of Representatives encourages the public to observe this week by promoting hazing awareness and prevention.
Yes
- Scored +6
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution encourages nationwide awareness and prevention of hazing to foster safer campus environments for students.
- Scored +5
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The resolution supports National Hazing Awareness Week to protect college students and young adults from the harms of hazing.
- Scored +2
Does this put more money into public schools?
The resolution supports promoting hazing awareness and prevention on college campuses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for National Hazing Awareness Week: The House of Representatives resolves to support the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as National Hazing Awareness Week. This is considered positive because it helps bring national attention to the dangers of hazing. (Found in Resolved section, clause (1))
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Commitment to Ongoing Prevention: The resolution acknowledges that hazing prevention is an ongoing commitment rather than something limited to a single week. This is positive as it encourages continuous safety efforts on campuses. (Found in Resolved section, clause (2))
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Public Encouragement: The text encourages the people of the United States to observe the week by promoting awareness and prevention. This is beneficial because it empowers communities and individuals to take active steps against hazing. (Found in Resolved section, clause (3))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The resolution encourages nationwide awareness and prevention of hazing to foster safer campus environments for students. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution supports National Hazing Awareness Week to protect college students and young adults from the harms of hazing.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The resolution supports promoting hazing awareness and prevention on college campuses.
- 9/24/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
4 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-760: Supporting the designation of the week of September 22 through September 26, 2025, as "National Hazing Awareness Week".
- 119-SRES-908: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2026, as "National Hazing Awareness Week".
- 118-HRES-717 (not yet synced)
- 118-HRES-1497 (not yet synced)
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