Bill · H.Res. 1052· House(119-HRES-1052)
Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2026 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".
- Introduced
- 2/10/2026
- Last activity
- 2/10/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Gwen Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating February 2026 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month." It highlights that teen dating violence includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological aggression, and stalking. The text notes that technology-facilitated abuse is a growing issue among teens. It further emphasizes that teaching healthy relationship standards can help decrease violence in future generations. Finally, the resolution calls on various groups, including parents and schools, to observe this month with activities that promote awareness and prevention.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+3
The resolution aims to protect middle school students and younger teens from dating violence through education.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+3
The resolution focuses on preventing violence and promoting healthy relationships for teens and young people.
Would women be better off under this?+3
The resolution specifically targets the disproportionate impact of dating and sexual violence on women.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Empowering Teens: The resolution supports communities in empowering teens to develop healthy relationships throughout their lives (Resolution Section 2).
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Increased Awareness and Prevention: By designating a specific month, the resolution calls on the public, including schools and law enforcement, to observe the month with programs and activities that promote awareness and prevention of teen dating violence (Resolution Section s 4).
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Educational Benefits: The text suggests that teaching teens about the consequences of intimate partner violence and supporting the development of healthy, respectful, and nonviolent relationships has the potential to decrease teen dating violence in future generations (Whereas clauses).
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Targeted Support for Middle Schoolers: The resolution notes that educating middle school students and their parents about building healthy relationships is key to deterring abuse before it begins (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are identified within the provided text.
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 Children+3Good For Women+3Good For Young Adults+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+2Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+1
- 2/10/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
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