Bill · S.Res. 431· Senate(119-SRES-431)
A resolution supporting the goals and objectives of Choose Respect Day.
- Introduced
- 10/3/2025
- Last activity
- 10/3/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6929-6930; text: CR S6935)
- Sponsored by
- Dan Sullivan
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- 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 resolution expresses support for the goals and objectives of Choose Respect Day. It acknowledges the high rates of intimate partner violence in the United States, noting its impact on women, men, and children. The text highlights the various negative outcomes of domestic violence, including health issues and homelessness. It also mentions the risks faced by law enforcement officers responding to these incidents. The resolution notes that Congress previously designated October 1 as Choose Respect Day. Finally, it encourages various entities to recognize the day through various activities and efforts.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would children be better off under this?+1
The resolution addresses the high exposure of children to domestic violence and its long-term impact on their safety.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+1
The resolution supports goals aimed at encouraging safety and respect in relationships for adolescents and young adults.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The resolution addresses issues like homelessness which disproportionately affect low-income populations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness and Cultural Change: The resolution encourages private citizens, organizations, and all levels of government to use proclamations, activities, and educational efforts to change the culture around the tolerance of domestic violence (Resolution Section 2).
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Support for Relationship Safety: By supporting the goals of Choose Respect Day, the resolution aligns with the purpose of the Choose Respect Act to encourage safety and respect in relationships, particularly for adolescents and young adults (Resolution Whereas Clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are identified within 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 Children+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Men+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For Women+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+1Improves Poverty Reduction+1Improves Racial Equity+1Reduces Homelessness+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+1
- 10/3/2025
- 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 S6929-6930; text: CR S6935)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California