Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S537; text: CR 1/27/2026 S293-294)
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
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
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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 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month." It aims to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of stalking. The Senate intends to educate the people of the United States about this crime. Additionally, it applauds various entities that work to combat stalking and support victims. The resolution also encourages various organizations and officials to increase awareness and support available services.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +2
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The resolution highlights that individuals between 18 and 24 experience the highest rates of stalking victimization.
- Scored +2
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution notes that a significant portion of stalking victims are women and emphasizes increasing support for victims.
- Scored +2
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The resolution identifies that students with disabilities are disproportionately affected by 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 Education: The designation of January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month" provides an opportunity to educate the people of the United States about stalking. (Resolution Section 1)
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Support for Victims: The resolution encourages victim service and human service agencies, as well as institutions of higher education, to increase awareness and continue supporting the availability of services for victims. (Resolution Section 3)
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Recognition of Efforts: The Senate applauds the efforts of service providers, police departments, prosecutor's offices, and other entities that combat stalking and support victims. (Resolution Section 2)
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Promoting Awareness: The resolution urges national and community organizations, the media, and private sector businesses to promote awareness of stalking through this designated month. (Resolution Section 4)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 identifies that students with disabilities are disproportionately affected by stalking. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution encourages institutions of higher education to increase awareness and support for stalking victims on campus. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution notes that a significant portion of stalking victims are women and emphasizes increasing support for victims. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution highlights 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 and encourages support for all victim needs. Does this change how police departments operate? — The resolution calls 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 increasing the availability of victim services which address high rates of anxiety and depression among victims.
- 2/9/2026
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S537; text: CR 1/27/2026 S293-294)
- 1/27/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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-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".
Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa