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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 895

Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2025, through December 20, 2025, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month".

Awareness Month for Survivors of Homicide Victims

This resolution is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary. No further actions or votes have been scheduled at this time. The bill is still in the beginning phase of review.

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Key Points

  • This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially recognize the month between November 20 and December 20 as a time to support people who have lost loved ones to murder.
  • It highlights that about 22,000 people are killed in the United States every year. For every person killed, there are at least 10 family members left behind who are dealing with trauma and grief.
  • The plan encourages the government to find better ways to help these families with mental health services and support. It also calls for more research into why 40 percent of murders in the country go unsolved.
  • The goal is to treat all families of victims with dignity and help them find peace. It also aims to bring attention to how violence affects certain groups more, such as Black and Latinx communities.

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Milestones

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Nov 19, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Nov 19, 2025

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2025, through December 20, 2025, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month".

Bill NumberHRES 895
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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