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Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

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Introduced
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3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-02-04
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2
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Republican · PA · Representative
Votes with party: 84.7% (549 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-02-04

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Plain-English Summary

This bill designates January 2025 as "National Stalking Awareness Month" to help educate the public about stalking, its dangers, and prevention strategies. The designation encourages communities, organizations, and government agencies to promote awareness campaigns and resources that help people recognize stalking behavior and support victims. While largely symbolic, the measure aims to reduce stalking incidents by increasing public understanding of this crime that affects thousands of Americans each year.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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