SRES 586
Agreed to
Designates January 2026 as National Stalking Awareness Month and urges schools, police, victim service providers, businesses, and the media to raise public awareness of stalking and support its victims.
Official title: A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
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Senate
Introduced
27-JAN-2026
Referred
27-JAN-2026
Passed
09-FEB-2026
- States that about 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men experience stalking at some point in their lives, and that over 13,400,000 people report being stalked each year.
- Applauds service providers, police departments, prosecutor's offices, and colleges that combat stalking and support victims.
- Encourages policymakers, criminal justice officials, and nonprofits to increase awareness and keep services available for stalking victims.
- Urges community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote awareness of stalking during the month.
Current. The Congressional Research Service's summary covers the bill's latest wording (Passed Senate, 09-FEB-2026).
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Crime and Law Enforcement
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