Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by expressing support for the designation of January 2024 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

HRES 972 is a non-binding resolution expressing the U.S. House of Representatives' support for designating January 2024 as "National Stalking Awareness Month." It does not create new laws but aims to raise public awareness about stalking, which affects approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in the U.S. The resolution encourages government agencies, schools, and private organizations to promote awareness and support victim services. It specifically urges policymakers and community groups to improve responses to stalking and highlight its prevalence, including technology-facilitated stalking affecting 80% of victims.