A resolution supporting the goals and objectives of Choose Respect Day.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 431

119th Congress

A resolution supporting the goals and objectives of Choose Respect Day.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimou

Introduced:Oct 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dan Sullivan

R - AK

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This resolution supports Choose Respect Day on October 1st to increase awareness of domestic violence and encourage respectful relationships. The resolution highlights that up to 12 million Americans experience intimate partner violence annually, with an average of 3 women killed daily by current or former partners, and that 85% of American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced intimate partner violence.

Latest Action

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6929-6930; text: CR S6935)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution supports Choose Respect Day on October 1st to increase awareness of domestic violence and encourage respectful relationships. The resolution highlights that up to 12 million Americans experience intimate partner violence annually, with an average of 3 women killed daily by current or former partners, and that 85% of American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced intimate partner violence.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Up to 12 million individuals in the U.S. report experiencing intimate partner violence annually, including physical violence, rape, or stalking
On average, 3 women in the U.S. are killed each day by a current or former intimate partner
Children exposed to domestic violence are 15 times more likely to be physically or sexually assaulted in their lifetime
Nearly 85% of American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced some form of intimate partner violence
Congress previously passed the Choose Respect Act (Public Law 117-103) to encourage safety and respect in relationships

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution affects survivors of domestic violence and their families, with particular impact on women ages 18-34 who experience the highest rates. It recognizes law enforcement officers who respond to dangerous domestic violence calls and aims to change cultural tolerance of domestic violence. The resolution supports victims and encourages awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Domestic violence and child abuse

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

431, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution supporting the goals and objectives of Choose Respect Day.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-431