Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1231

Supporting the designation of April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day" and honoring survivors of sexual assault.

Denim Day: Honoring Sexual Assault Survivors

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This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and is currently sitting with the House Judiciary and Rules committees. These committees must review the bill before it can move forward, but no action has been taken since April 28, 2026. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, so this proposal is not actively moving at this time.

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Key Points

This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially recognize April 29, 2026, as Denim Day. The goal is to support people who have survived sexual assault and to speak out against blaming victims for what happened to them.
Denim Day started after a court case where a conviction was overturned because the victim wore tight jeans. People wear denim to show that what someone wears is never an excuse for an assault and does not mean they gave consent.
The resolution highlights that sexual violence affects many people, including 1 in 5 college women and nearly half of transgender people. It also points out that many survivors face high costs for medical care and mental health support.
If passed, the resolution would encourage the government to provide better services for survivors and improve how these crimes are investigated. It also asks for a special rule to let members of Congress wear denim on the House floor.

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Apr 29, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Apr 29, 2026

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Supporting the designation of April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day" and honoring survivors of sexual assault.

Bill NumberHRES 1231

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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