Bill · H.Res. 844· House(119-HRES-844)
Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "Crime Prevention Month".
- Introduced
- 10/31/2025
- Last activity
- 10/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Jim Costa
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 8
- 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 October 2025 as Crime Prevention Month. It highlights the massive economic and human costs of crime, counterfeit goods, and cyber-enabled offenses in the United States. The text commends the work of law enforcement officers, first responders, community organizers, and volunteers. It encourages Federal agencies to support evidence-based crime prevention and violence intervention grants. Finally, it calls on citizens, States, local governments, and Tribal nations to engage in activities that promote public safety.
Yes· 3 of 14
Does this change how police departments operate?+3
The resolution promotes evidence-based strategies and community policing that strengthen trust between law enforcement and communities.
Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution supports youth mentorship and afterschool programs aimed at preventing crime.
Does this make housing cost less?+2
The resolution encourages incorporating Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design in housing projects and safe housing design.
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 Workers and Communities: Under Resolved clause (2), the bill commends law enforcement officers, first responders, community organizers, educators, researchers, violence intervention specialists, and volunteers for their work in preventing crime and supporting victims, which brings public recognition to these important community groups.
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Grants for Programs: Under Resolved clause (3), the bill encourages Federal agencies to support evidence-based crime prevention and violence intervention grants, including programs focused on youth mentorship, behavioral health treatment, and safe housing design, which can directly benefit individuals through improved community health and safety resources.
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Infrastructure and Public Safety: Under Resolved clause (4), the bill encourages States, local governments, and Tribal nations to incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles in infrastructure and housing projects, and to expand public-private partnerships that revitalize neighborhoods and create economic opportunity, potentially leading to safer and more economically vibrant living spaces for residents.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+2Good For Business Owners+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Urban Residents+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+3Improves Affordable Housing+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2Improves Economic Growth+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+2Improves Opioid Crisis Response+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+2
- 11/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 18 Cosponsors added.
Ami BeraDemocrat · California
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Nikki BudzinskiDemocrat · Illinois
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Juan CiscomaniRepublican · Arizona
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Sharice DavidsDemocrat · Kansas
Josh HarderDemocrat · California
Jeff HurdRepublican · Colorado
Young KimRepublican · California
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Dave MinDemocrat · California
Dan NewhouseRepublican · Washington
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
Adam SmithDemocrat · Washington
Derek TranDemocrat · California
David ValadaoRepublican · California