Senate Simple Resolution 21
117th Congress(2021-2022)
A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2021 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 28, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
21
Congress
117
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution designates January 2021 as National Stalking Awareness Month.
Additionally, it does the following:
- applauds the efforts of service providers, police, prosecutors, national and community organizations, campuses, and private sector supporters to promote awareness of stalking;
- encourages increased awareness of stalking and the availability of services for stalking victims; and
- urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote awareness of the crime of stalking through National Stalking Awareness Month.
January 28, 2021
01/28/2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S203)
01/28/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:27 PM