Bill · H.Res. 525· House(119-HRES-525)
Affirming the role of the United States in eliminating sexual violence in conflict.
- Introduced
- 6/20/2025
- Last activity
- 6/20/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Grace Meng
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 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 affirms the leadership and commitment of the United States Government to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence. It acknowledges that such violence is used as a weapon of war and correlates with the resurgence of hostilities and social collapse. The resolution emphasizes the need for accountability for perpetrators to achieve lasting peace. It also calls for the inclusion of mechanisms to hold perpetrators accountable within peacebuilding processes. Additionally, it highlights the importance of women's participation in peace and security processes. Finally, the resolution stands in solidarity with survivors to ensure they receive necessary care.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would women be better off under this?+8
The resolution specifically addresses the high prevalence of sexual violence against women and calls for their participation in peace processes.
Would children be better off under this?+7
The resolution highlights and seeks to protect children from sexual violence in conflict.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5
The resolution engages in international efforts to combat sexual violence in conflict.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Survivors: The resolution affirms a commitment to support and protect all survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, ensuring they receive the care they deserve (Section 1, Section 5).
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Justice and Accountability: The resolution calls on the United States to strengthen justice for all survivors and includes mechanisms to hold perpetrators accountable within peacebuilding resolutions and processes (Section 3, Section 4).
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Lasting Peace: By recognizing that accountability is important for comprehensive and lasting peace agreements, the resolution seeks to promote sustainable peace (Section 2).
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Women's Participation: The resolution calls for women to participate in peace processes in accordance with the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 (Section 3).
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 Women+8Good For Children+7Good For Men+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5
- 1/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/8/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/20/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Lois FrankelDemocrat · Florida
Chrissy HoulahanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida