Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "Crime Prevention Month".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 844 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 844

   Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as ``Crime 
                          Prevention Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 31, 2025

    Mr. Costa (for himself, Mr. Ciscomani, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Bera, Ms. 
 Budzinski, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Carson, Ms. Davids of Kansas, Mr. Harder 
 of California, Mr. Hurd of Colorado, Mr. Kean, Mrs. Kim, Mr. Min, Mr. 
  Newhouse, Mr. Nunn of Iowa, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. Tran, Mr. 
   Valadao, and Mr. Davis of North Carolina) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as ``Crime 
                          Prevention Month''.

Whereas the National Crime Prevention Council estimates that the global sale of 
        counterfeit goods constitutes a criminal enterprise valued at 
        approximately $2,000,000,000,000 annually, with proceeds fueling human 
        trafficking, organized crime, and the distribution of fake 
        pharmaceuticals (including those containing fentanyl), posing serious 
        threats to public health and safety;
Whereas, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on average a violent 
        crime was recorded every 25.9 seconds in 2024, underscoring the ongoing 
        prevalence of reported serious offenses;
Whereas the Bureau of Justice Statistics 2023 National Crime Victimization 
        Survey found 22.5 violent victimizations per 1,000 persons aged 12 or 
        older, underscoring the continued human cost of crime despite recent 
        gains;
Whereas, according to Vanderbilt University, researchers estimate that personal 
        and property crimes impose an aggregate economic burden of approximately 
        $2,600,000,000,000 annually in lost quality of life, direct victim 
        expenses, and taxpayer costs;
Whereas the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Internet Crime Complaint Center 
        received more than 880,000 complaints in 2023 alone, with reported 
        losses exceeding $12,500,000,000, highlighting the growing need to 
        prevent cyber-enabled crimes;
Whereas community-based violence intervention models, when paired with law 
        enforcement partnerships, have demonstrated success in reducing violent 
        incidents and generating substantial taxpayer savings;
Whereas other evidence-based strategies, such as neighborhood watch coalitions, 
        youth mentorship and afterschool programs, Crime Prevention Through 
        Environmental Design, and data-driven policing, have demonstrated 
        measurable success in deterring crime and strengthening trust between 
        law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve;
Whereas sustained investment in mental health services, substance use treatment, 
        reentry support, and violence interruption initiatives addresses root 
        causes of criminal behavior and reduces recidivism;
Whereas preventing crime and keeping communities safe has long been a bipartisan 
        priority across Federal, State, Tribal, territorial, and local 
        governments;
Whereas victims of crime and their families deserve continued support and access 
        to services to help them recover and rebuild;
Whereas communities across the United States benefit when government, civil 
        society, and private partners work together to prevent crime and support 
        victims;
Whereas the National Crime Prevention Council inaugurated ``Crime Prevention 
        Month'' in October 1984, encouraging residents, businesses, educators, 
        faith leaders, and elected officials to partner in proactive safety 
        efforts; and
Whereas renewing national attention to ``Crime Prevention Month'' each October 
        galvanizes Federal, State, Tribal, territorial, and local stakeholders 
        to collaborate on innovative, evidence-based solutions that keep 
        communities safe: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses support for the designation of ``Crime 
        Prevention Month'';
            (2) commends law enforcement officers, first responders, 
        community organizers, educators, researchers, violence 
        intervention specialists, and volunteers whose work prevents 
        crime and supports victims;
            (3) encourages Federal agencies to support evidence-based 
        crime prevention and violence intervention grants, including 
        programs focused on youth mentorship, behavioral health 
        treatment, and safe housing design;
            (4) encourages States, local governments, and Tribal 
        nations to incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental 
        Design principles in infrastructure and housing projects, and 
        to expand public-private partnerships that revitalize 
        neighborhoods and create economic opportunity; and
            (5) calls upon all citizens of the United States to observe 
        ``Crime Prevention Month'' with appropriate programs, 
        ceremonies, and activities that promote public safety, 
        highlight community success stories, and reaffirm the shared 
        responsibility to build safer, more resilient communities.
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