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SRES-586Senate2026-02-09Crime and Law Enforcement

A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

YourVoice.Now Summary

Names January 2026 National Stalking Awareness Month — symbolic, citing 1 in 3 women stalked in their lifetime.

The details

This resolution designates January 2026 as National Stalking Awareness Month. It urges policymakers, criminal justice officials, campuses, and service agencies to raise awareness and keep victim services available. The Senate cites that roughly 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men experience stalking in their lifetime. More than 13.4 million people report being stalked each year. Over 80 percent are stalked by a current or former partner or an acquaintance. About 80 percent of victims report being stalked using technology. The resolution carries no funding and changes no law.

Congressional Summary

This resolution designates January 2026 as National Stalking Awareness Month.

Legislative Subjects

Assault and harassment offensesCommemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationLaw enforcement officers

Details

Congress
119th
Chamber
Senate
Status
summarized
Action
Passed Senate
Action Date
2026-02-09
Date Added
2026-07-30
Source
Congress.gov →

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