H.Res. 817 — Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by expressing support for the designation of January 2020 as "National Stalking Awareness Month". | PoliFocus

H.Res. 817116th Congress

Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by expressing support for the designation of January 2020 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

Subjects

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Stalking Awareness Month.

Additionally, it does the following:

applauds the efforts of service providers, police, prosecutors, national and community organizations, campuses, and private sector supporters to promote awareness of stalking;
encourages increased awareness of stalking and the availability of services for stalking victims; and
urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote awareness of the crime of stalking through National Stalking Awareness Month.

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Related Legislation

S.Res. 44A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2019 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
2019-02-05Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S874; text: CR S870-871)
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H.Res. 94Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by expressing support for the designation of January 2019 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
2019-01-31Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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S.Res. 480A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2020 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
2020-02-27Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR (01/21/2020) S437)
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Legislative Actions

2020-01-28
Introduced in House
2020-01-28
Introduced in House
2020-01-28
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2020-02-07
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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