Search Results: keywords:"sexual violence"

  • H. RES. 966 — Condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:931

    H. RES. 966 condemns the use of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war, specifically highlighting acts committed by Hamas against Israel starting on October 7, 2023. The resolution calls for all nations to criminalize such acts and hold perpetrators accountable. It also...

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    H. RES. 966 is a message that says hurting people in terrible ways during a fight is very wrong, especially when some people in a group called Hamas hurt others in Israel. It asks everyone around the world to stop this from happening again and help the people who got hurt.

  • H. R. 8188 — To create a civil action for non-consensual sexual protection barrier removal, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:955

    H. R. 8188, known as the “Stealthing Act of 2024,” aims to address the issue of non-consensual removal of sexual protection barriers, commonly referred to as "stealthing." The bill allows individuals to file civil lawsuits against those who commit stealthing, which is...

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    H. R. 8188 is a proposed law that wants to help people if someone secretly takes off a protective cover during grown-up time without asking. It says this is wrong, and people can go to court to ask for money or help if it happens to them.

  • S. RES. 672 — Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:409

    The resolution S. RES. 672 in the 118th Congress acknowledges and supports the aims of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. It highlights the alarming rates of sexual violence in various communities across the United States, emphasizing the need for...

    Simple Explanation

    The people in charge want everyone to be more aware of how they can stop bad things from happening to others and to help those who have been hurt. They think it's important to say thank you to the people who are already helping and want everyone to be better at helping too.