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  • H. RES. 972 — Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by expressing support for the designation of January 2024 as National Stalking Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:256

    H. RES. 972 is a resolution expressing support for making January 2024 "National Stalking Awareness Month." The resolution highlights the widespread issue of stalking in the United States, emphasizing that both men and women can be victims. It recognizes the efforts of...

    Simple Explanation

    In January 2024, people in the United States want to remind everyone how important it is to stop stalking, which is when someone follows or bothers another person. They plan to tell lots of people about it, even though they haven't decided exactly how they'll do it.

  • S. RES. 46 — Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as National Stalking Awareness Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:240

    S. RES. 46 designates January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month" to raise awareness of stalking and promote prevention efforts. It acknowledges the severity of stalking victimization in the United States, which disproportionately affects women, and often involves...

    Simple Explanation

    In 2025, the government wants everyone to know how important it is to stop people from being stalked, which means being followed or bothered by someone when they don't want it. They're making January a special month to talk about it, tell people how to be safe, and help those who need it.