Bill · S.Res. 586· Senate(119-SRES-586)
A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- 1/27/2026
- Last activity
- 2/9/2026 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S537; text: CR 1/27/2026 S293-294)
- Sponsored by
- Amy Klobuchar
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- 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 designates January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month." It aims to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of stalking. The Senate intends to educate the people of the United States about this crime. Additionally, it applauds various entities that work to combat stalking and support victims. The resolution also encourages various organizations and officials to increase awareness and support available services.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The resolution highlights that individuals between 18 and 24 experience the highest rates of stalking victimization.
Would women be better off under this?+2
The resolution notes that a significant portion of stalking victims are women and emphasizes increasing support for victims.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+2
The resolution identifies that students with disabilities are disproportionately affected by stalking.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Education: The designation of January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month" provides an opportunity to educate the people of the United States about stalking. (Resolution Section 1)
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Support for Victims: The resolution encourages victim service and human service agencies, as well as institutions of higher education, to increase awareness and continue supporting the availability of services for victims. (Resolution Section 3)
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Recognition of Efforts: The Senate applauds the efforts of service providers, police departments, prosecutor's offices, and other entities that combat stalking and support victims. (Resolution Section 2)
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Promoting Awareness: The resolution urges national and community organizations, the media, and private sector businesses to promote awareness of stalking through this designated month. (Resolution Section 4)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts 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 People With Disabilities+2Good For Students+2Good For Women+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+2Improves Policing Reform+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+2
- 2/9/2026
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S537; text: CR 1/27/2026 S293-294)
- 1/27/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-99: Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
- 119-HRES-1021: Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
- 119-SRES-46: A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa