Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution designates January 2025 as National Stalking Awareness Month to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of stalking. It highlights the widespread nature of stalking, noting that millions of individuals in the United States experience it. The text points out that stalking often involves intimate partners and frequently includes threats of physical harm or the use of technology. Additionally, the measure applauds organizations and groups that combat stalking and support victims. Finally, it encourages policymakers, criminal justice officials, and agencies to increase awareness and support services for victims.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +2
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The bill notes that individuals between 18 and 24 years old experience the highest rates of stalking victimization.
- Scored +2
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution highlights that a high percentage of stalking victims are women.
- Scored +2
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The resolution notes that college students with disabilities are twice as likely to experience stalking.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Designating National Stalking Awareness Month: Under resolved paragraph (1), the House of Representatives designates January 2025 as National Stalking Awareness Month. This provides an opportunity to educate the people of the United States about the crime of stalking.
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Applauding and Supporting Anti-Stalking Efforts: Under resolved paragraph (2), the resolution applauds the efforts of service providers, police departments, prosecutor's offices, national and community organizations, colleges and universities, and private sector entities. This recognition supports those who combat stalking, support victims, and bring awareness to the crime.
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Encouraging Increased Awareness and Services: Under resolved paragraph (3), the resolution encourages policymakers, criminal justice officials, victim service and human service agencies, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations to increase awareness of stalking and continue to support the availability of services for victims.
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Promoting Awareness Through Organizations and Media: Under resolved paragraph (4), the text urges national and community organizations, businesses in the private sector, and the media to promote awareness of the crime of stalking through National Stalking Awareness Month.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 people with disabilities be better off under this? — The resolution notes that college students with disabilities are twice as likely to experience 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 bill notes that individuals between 18 and 24 years old experience the highest rates of stalking victimization.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill notes that college students with disabilities are at higher risk for stalking and encourages support for all victims. Does this change how police departments operate? — The resolution identifies a need for more aggressive investigation and prosecution of stalking by the criminal justice system.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The resolution encourages support for services for victims who often suffer from anxiety, insomnia, and severe depression due to stalking.
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor 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-1021: Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 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-88: A resolution designating March 7, 2025, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day".
- 119-SRES-586: A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
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