Bill · S.Res. 698· Senate(119-SRES-698)
A resolution recognizing April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day" and honoring survivors of sexual assault.
- Introduced
- 4/29/2026
- Last activity
- 4/29/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2132-2133)
- Sponsored by
- Tammy Baldwin
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
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 recognizes April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day." The measure aims to raise awareness regarding sexual assault and combat the practice of victim-blaming. It honors the resilience of survivors while affirming that clothing or appearance never constitutes consent. Additionally, the resolution supports access to trauma-informed services and justice for survivors. It also calls for stronger policies and funding from various levels of government to prevent sexual violence.
Yes· 3 of 13
Would children be better off under this?+5
The resolution emphasizes protecting children who are frequently victims of sexual violence.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+5
The measure highlights the specific vulnerability of American Indian and Alaska Native women to sexual violence.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution focuses on the rights, safety, and support of female survivors of sexual assault.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Raising Awareness and Combating Victim-Blaming: The resolution supports the goals of Denim Day to raise awareness of sexual assault and combat victim-saming (Section 1).
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Honoring Survivors: The measure honors the strength, resilience, and courage of survivors and affirms their right to live free from violence, harassment, and abuse (Section 2).
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Access to Essential Services: The resolution expresses solidarity with survivors and supports their access to medical care, mental health support, legal assistance, and advocacy (Section 3).
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Clarifying Consent: It reaffirms that a person's clothing, appearance, or behavior never constitutes consent (Section 4).
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Improving the Justice Process: The resolution supports efforts to improve the reporting, investigation, and prosecution of sexual assault cases using survivor-centered and trauma-informed approaches (Section 5).
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Addressing Disparities: The measure recognizes the need to address sexual violence disparities affecting vulnerable populations such as children, women of color, Indigenous communities, and individuals with disabilities (Section 6).
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Strengthening Prevention and Support: It calls on various levels of government to strengthen policies, funding, and programs to prevent sexual violence and support survivors (Section 7).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For People With Disabilities+5Good For Women+5Good For African Americans+4Good For L G B T Q Community+4Good For Young Adults+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5Improves Disability Rights+4Improves Racial Equity+4Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+2Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5
- 4/29/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2132-2133)
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