Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2023

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Explore the details of House Bill 831 Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 831

Bill 118 H.Res. 831, also known as the Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress to recognize and raise awareness about domestic violence in the United States. The bill aims to designate the month of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, in order to bring attention to the prevalence of domestic violence and the need for prevention and intervention efforts.

The resolution highlights the alarming statistics surrounding domestic violence, including the fact that one in four women and one in nine men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, or intimate partner stalking with impacts such as injury, fearfulness, post-traumatic stress disorder, use of victim services, contraction of sexually transmitted diseases, etc.

The bill also emphasizes the importance of providing support and resources to survivors of domestic violence, as well as holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. It calls for increased funding for domestic violence prevention programs, as well as improved training for law enforcement and healthcare professionals to better respond to cases of domestic violence. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 831 seeks to bring attention to the issue of domestic violence and encourage individuals, communities, and policymakers to take action to prevent and address this pervasive problem in our society.

Congressional Summary of HRES 831

Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2023

This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Further, it expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of and support programs to end domestic violence.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 831

Bill HRES 831 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 1, 2023. Bill HRES 831 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 1, 2023. Bill HRES 831's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of November 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 831

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Total Number of Cosponsors

194

Democrat Cosponsors

184

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 831

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 831

Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2023Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2023Supporting the goals and ideals of October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month".

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