CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Al Green (D-TX)

Supporting the goals and ideals of October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month".

H.Res. 1644 · House resolution Crime and Law Enforcement

A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 84 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. 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 bill supports the goals and ideals of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It outlines numerous statistics regarding the widespread nature of domestic violence and its severe impacts on individuals across different demographics. The text highlights issues such as physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial hardship, and the specific dangers faced by women, children, and marginalized groups. Furthermore, the legislation emphasizes the need for continued public awareness and support for programs aimed at ending domestic violence. Ultimately, Section 2 officially states that the House of Representatives supports these goals and believes Congress should continue funding and raising awareness for these programs.

Yes· 3 of 16

  • Scored +3

    Would women be better off under this?

    The resolution predominantly focuses on the disproportionate rates of domestic violence, stalking, and homicide experienced by women.

  • Scored +3

    Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?

    The resolution highlights the disproportionate impact of domestic violence on women and supports programs aimed at ending it.

  • Scored +2

    Would children be better off under this?

    The resolution acknowledges the severe impact of domestic violence on exposed children and supports preventative programs.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.