A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
National Stalking Awareness Month: January 2025
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Key Points
- The Senate officially named January 2025 as a month to focus on the problem of stalking. This action aims to help people recognize the signs of stalking and understand how common it is in the United States.
- The resolution highlights that about 13.4 million people are victims of stalking every year. It notes that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men will experience stalking in their lives, often causing severe anxiety, depression, and fear for their safety.
- Congress is using this designation to encourage police, schools, and community groups to improve how they help victims. It specifically mentions the need for better protections against technology-based stalking, as 80% of victims are targeted through phones, social media, or tracking devices.
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Milestones
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S488; text: CR S487)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
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