Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2023 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution supports the designation of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.

Bill 118 HRES 120, also known as the "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month" bill, is a resolution that expresses support for designating the month of February 2023 as a time to raise awareness about teen dating violence and work towards preventing it.

The bill highlights the importance of addressing the issue of teen dating violence, which affects a significant number of young people in the United States. It emphasizes the need for education and resources to help teens recognize and prevent abusive behaviors in their relationships.

The resolution calls on schools, community organizations, and government agencies to take action to support teens who may be experiencing dating violence, and to promote healthy relationships among young people. It also encourages individuals to speak out against teen dating violence and to support those who may be affected by it. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 120 aims to bring attention to the issue of teen dating violence and to promote efforts to prevent it, in order to create a safer and healthier environment for young people in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 120

Introduced on
2023-02-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/9/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution supports the designation of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.

Bill 118 HRES 120, also known as the "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month" bill, is a resolution that expresses support for designating the month of February 2023 as a time to raise awareness about teen dating violence and work towards preventing it.

The bill highlights the importance of addressing the issue of teen dating violence, which affects a significant number of young people in the United States. It emphasizes the need for education and resources to help teens recognize and prevent abusive behaviors in their relationships.

The resolution calls on schools, community organizations, and government agencies to take action to support teens who may be experiencing dating violence, and to promote healthy relationships among young people. It also encourages individuals to speak out against teen dating violence and to support those who may be affected by it. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 120 aims to bring attention to the issue of teen dating violence and to promote efforts to prevent it, in order to create a safer and healthier environment for young people in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for designation of the month of February 2023 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact
Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Domestic violence and child abuse
Violent crime

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/2/2023

This resolution supports the designation of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.


Latest Action2/9/2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.