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Teen Dating Violence: Awareness Month

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Key Points

  • Congress is moving to officially name February 2026 as a month to focus on teen dating violence. This includes physical and sexual abuse, as well as digital harassment like cyberstalking or sharing private information without permission.
  • The resolution asks schools, parents, and local leaders to organize activities that teach teens how to have healthy and safe relationships. It aims to help young people recognize the warning signs of abuse early on.
  • The proposal points out that teen dating violence is a serious health issue, noting that 1 in 9 high school girls and 1 in 36 boys report experiencing sexual violence in their relationships.
  • By raising awareness, the goal is to prevent future violence. Research shows that many people who experience abuse as adults first faced it before they turned 18, so teaching healthy habits now can have a lifelong impact.

Milestones

1 milestone2 actions
Feb 10, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 10, 2026

Submitted in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2026 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".

Bill NumberHRES 1052
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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D: 1R: 2

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