Bill · H.Res. 760· House(119-HRES-760)

Supporting the designation of the week of September 22 through September 26, 2025, as "National Hazing Awareness Week".

Age: 66 years

Georgia

Introduced: 9/23/2025
Last activity: 9/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Lucy McBath
Cosponsors: - 11 - 6

Education

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 supports designating the week of September 22 through September 26, 2025, as "National Hazing Awareness Week." It acknowledges that hazing involves intentional or reckless acts that create risks of physical or psychological injury during student organization initiations or memberships. The text notes that a high percentage of college students have reported experiencing these acts. The resolution highlights the need for prevention policies to foster safe campus communities. It also recognizes the ongoing commitment required beyond a single week of awareness. Finally, it encourages the public to observe this week by promoting awareness and prevention.

Yes

Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The resolution promotes awareness and prevention of hazing, which specifically protects the well-being of college students.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The resolution aims to foster safer campus communities and prevent physical or psychological injuries resulting from hazency.