Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S488; text: CR S487)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates January 2025 as ``National Stalking Awareness Month''. The measure aims to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of stalking across the United States. It acknowledges the high rates of stalking victimization and its various impacts on individuals. The Senate seeks to educate the public about this crime through this designation. Finally, it encourages various organizations and officials to support victims and increase awareness.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +1
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The text notes that individuals between 18 and 24 experience the highest rates of stalking victimization.
- Scored +1
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution notes that a high proportion of stalking victims are women.
- Scored +1
Would men be better off under this?
The resolution acknowledges that men also experience significant stalking victimization.
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 January 2025 as ``National Stalking Awareness Month'' provides an opportunity to educate the people of the United States about stalking. (Section 1)
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Support for Victims: The resolution encourages policymakers, criminal justice officials, victim service and human service agencies, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations to increase awareness and continue supporting the availability of services for victims. (Section 3)
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Recognition of Combatting Efforts: The Senate applauds the work being done by service providers, police departments, prosecutor's offices, national and community organizations, colleges and universities, and private sector entities to combat stalking and support victims. (Section 2)
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Public Promotion of Awareness: The resolution urges national and community organizations, businesses in the private sector, and the media to promote awareness of the crime of stalking through the designated month. (Section 4)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text of the 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 men be better off under this? — The resolution acknowledges that men also experience significant stalking victimization. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The text explicitly mentions that college students with disabilities are at higher risk. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the specific needs and risks of college students regarding stalking. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution notes that a high proportion of stalking victims are women. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The text notes that individuals between 18 and 24 experience the highest rates of stalking victimization.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The resolution notes that college students with disabilities are at higher risk of stalking. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill addresses a crime that disproportionately affects women, as noted in the text. Does this change how police departments operate? — The resolution encourages more aggressive investigation and prosecution of stalking crimes.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The resolution addresses technology-facilitated stalking, which intersects with digital privacy concerns.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The resolution highlights the severe mental health impacts of stalking and encourages support for victim services.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The resolution acknowledges the significant role of technology and the internet in modern stalking behaviors.
- 1/29/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S488; text: CR S487)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
6 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-HRES-1021: Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 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".
- 118-HRES-972 (not yet synced)
- 118-SRES-13 (not yet synced)
- 118-SRES-528 (not yet synced)
Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa