Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

House Resolution

H.Res. 99

119th Congress

Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

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Introduced:Feb 4, 2025

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Summary

This resolution designates January 2025 as 'National Stalking Awareness Month' to raise public awareness about stalking and encourage prevention efforts. It recognizes that millions of Americans experience stalking each year and calls on organizations, government agencies, and the media to educate the public about this crime and support victims.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/4/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

This resolution designates January 2025 as 'National Stalking Awareness Month' to raise public awareness about stalking and encourage prevention efforts. It recognizes that millions of Americans experience stalking each year and calls on organizations, governm

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This resolution designates January 2025 as 'National Stalking Awareness Month' to raise public awareness about stalking and encourage prevention efforts. It recognizes that millions of Americans experience stalking each year and calls on organizations, government agencies, and the media to educate the public about this crime and support victims.

Bill Number: 99
Introduced: 2/4/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Title: Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
Bill Number: 99
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/4/2025
Summary: This resolution designates January 2025 as 'National Stalking Awareness Month' to raise public awareness about stalking and encourage prevention efforts. It recognizes that millions of Americans experience stalking each year and calls on organizations, government agencies, and the media to educate t

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution designates January 2025 as 'National Stalking Awareness Month' to raise public awareness about stalking and encourage prevention efforts. It recognizes that millions of Americans experience stalking each year and calls on organizations, government agencies, and the media to educate the public about this crime and support victims.

Last updated: 3/2/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The resolution officially designates January 2025 as 'National Stalking Awareness Month' to bring attention to stalking as a serious crime.
It highlights that approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in the United States experience stalking at some point in their lives, with over 13 million people reporting stalking victimization each year.
The resolution notes that stalking is a crime under federal law, all state laws, and military law, and that it often involves technology like phone calls, text messages, and social media.
It encourages law enforcement, victim service organizations, colleges, and private businesses to increase awareness and improve support services for stalking victims.
The resolution recognizes that young adults aged 18-24 experience the highest rates of stalking, and that stalking can be a warning sign for more serious violence including homicide.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution does not create new laws or require any specific actions, so it has no direct legal impact on individuals or organizations. It serves as a formal statement by the House of Representatives encouraging voluntary efforts to educate the public about stalking and support victims. The resolution may indirectly benefit stalking victims by promoting greater awareness and potentially encouraging more resources for victim services.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

99, 119th Congress (2025). "Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-99

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