National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This resolution was introduced late in the month it is meant to recognize. While it is not controversial, many symbolic resolutions like this are never brought to a final vote.
Key Points
- This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially name September 2025 as a month for campus sexual assault awareness. It aims to highlight the safety risks students face when they start or return to college.
- The document shares data showing that more than half of college sexual assaults happen in the first few months of the school year. It also notes that freshmen and sophomores are at a higher risk than older students.
- It points out that many colleges struggle to handle these cases correctly. For example, some schools do not have clear rules for working with local police or do not provide enough training for their staff.
- The resolution also mentions that very few survivors report these crimes to the authorities. It notes that less than 7 percent of reported cases lead to criminal charges against the person responsible.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Submitted in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Expressing support for the designation of September 2025 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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