Bill · H.Res. 1518· House(119-HRES-1518)
Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
- Introduced
- 9/8/2026
- Last activity
- 9/8/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Eleanor Norton
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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 expresses support for designating September 2026 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The text notes that freshmen and sophomores face a higher risk of sexual assault. It also highlights that many assaults occur during the first few months of school. The resolution provides various statistics regarding reporting rates, training deficiencies, and investigation concerns at colleges. Ultimately, the House of Representatives aims to recognize this specific month for awareness.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
College-aged students are the primary demographic targeted by this awareness month.
Would women be better off under this?+5
Women are disproportionately affected by sexual assault and benefit from increased awareness efforts.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The resolution specifically addresses issues and risks faced by college students.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Awareness of Timing: The designation of September is considered appropriate because it is when many students begin or return to college (Resolution text).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in 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 Students+5Good For Women+5Good For Young Adults+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+3
- 9/8/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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