Bill · H.Res. 1021· House(119-HRES-1021)
Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 1/27/2026
- Last activity
- 1/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Fitzpatrick
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- 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
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3
The resolution notes that individuals between 18 and 24 experience the highest rates of stalking victimization.
Would women be better off under this?+3
The resolution highlights that a high percentage of stalking victims are women.
Would students be better off under this?+3
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+3Good For Women+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Men+2Good For People With Disabilities+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+2Improves Policing Reform+2Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+1
- 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