Bill · S.Res. 179· Senate(119-SRES-179)
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2577; text: CR S2574-2575)
- Sponsored by
- Chuck Grassley
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 6
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This Senate resolution recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in April 2025. The resolution acknowledges the significant impact of sexual violence on various populations, including women, men, children, and members of the Armed Forces. It highlights the efforts of various organizations and professionals working to prevent violence and support survivors. The Senate expresses its sense that this month provides an opportunity to educate the public and encourage the prevention of assault. Furthermore, it calls for improved treatment for survivors and the prosecution of perpetrators. Finally, the resolution aims to acknowledge the hard work of those dedicated to public safety and victim services.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would children be better off under this?+1
The resolution highlights the high rates of child sexual abuse.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+1
The resolution notes the impact of elder sexual abuse.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+1
The resolution notes that American Indians and Alaska Natives experience higher rates of violence.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Education and Prevention: The resolution identifies April as a time to educate the public about sexual violence and encourage its prevention (Section 1, A, i-ii).
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Survivor Support and Treatment: It seeks to encourage improvements in the treatment of survivors of sexual assault (Section 1, A, ii, II).
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Accountability and Justice: The resolution promotes the prosecution of perpetrators to ensure they are held accountable (Section 1, A, ii, III and Section 1, D).
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Recognition of Service: It provides a way to acknowledge survivors and commend the volunteers and professionals who assist them in their healing process (Section 1, B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the 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 Children+1Good For Men+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Women+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1Improves Mental Health Access+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+1Improves Racial Equity+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+1
- 4/10/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2577; text: CR S2574-2575)
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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