SRES 179 United States Senate · 119th Congress

A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

This symbolic Senate resolution (SRES 179) formally recognizes April 2025 as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. It endorses the month's goals of educating the public about sexual violence, preventing future assaults, improving support for survivors, and ensuring perpetrators face accountability. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding but publicly affirms the Senate's commitment to these objectives. It specifically highlights the work of organizations like RAINN and local rape crisis centers that support survivors, while citing statistics on sexual violence prevalence to underscore the importance of awareness efforts.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
President
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 Last action Apr 10, 2025
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Apr 10, 2025
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2577; text: CR S2574-2575)
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Apr 10, 2025
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Apr 10, 2025
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