Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2025, through December 20, 2025, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month".

House Resolution

H.Res. 895

119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2025, through December 20, 2025, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month".

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ayanna Pressley

D - MA

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This House resolution designates November 20 through December 20, 2025 as National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month. The resolution recognizes that for every homicide victim, at least 10 family members are left grieving, and calls for better support services and research to address the needs of affected families and communities.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This House resolution designates November 20 through December 20, 2025 as National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month. The resolution recognizes that for every homicide victim, at least 10 family members are left grieving, and calls for better support services and research to address the needs of affected families and communities.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates awareness month for families of homicide victims
Notes over 22,000 homicides occur annually in the United States
Highlights that 40% of U.S. homicides go unsolved
Calls for improved behavioral health services for survivors
Recognizes disproportionate impact on Black and Latinx communities

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Families who have lost loved ones to homicide would gain formal recognition of their ongoing trauma and needs. Advocacy organizations would have a designated period to raise awareness. The resolution could support funding requests for victim services and homicide clearance improvements.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

895, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2025, through December 20, 2025, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-895