Raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by establishing January 2007 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Feb 2007): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 30, would designate January 2007 as National Stalking Awareness Month. The resolution states that this designation is intended to raise awareness and encourage prevention of stalking. It outlines various statistics and impacts of stalking, noting that it affects both men and women and often involves someone known to the victim.
The bill affects the general public by seeking to educate them about stalking and its consequences. It also acknowledges the work of victim service providers, law enforcement, prosecutors, and other organizations that assist victims and work to combat stalking. Additionally, it encourages national and community organizations, businesses, and the media to promote awareness during this designated month.
As a concurrent resolution, this bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. It was then referred to a subcommittee. If passed by both the House and the Senate, it would express the sense of Congress and urge various entities to promote awareness about stalking.
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Timeline
2 Feb 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 30 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 30, would designate January 2007 as National Stalking Awareness Month. The resolution states that this designation is intended to raise awareness and encourage prevention of stalking. It outlines various statistics and impacts of stalking, noting that it affects both men and women and often involves someone known to the victim. The bill affects the general public by seeking to educate them about stalking and its consequences. It also acknowledges the work of victim service providers, law enforcement, prosecutors, and other organizations that assist victims and work to combat stalking. Additionally, it encourages national and community organizations, businesses, and the media to promote awareness during this designated month. As a concurrent resolution, this bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. It was then referred to a subcommittee. If passed by both the House and the Senate, it would express the sense of Congress and urge various entities to promote awareness about stalking.
- Has H.Con.Res. 30 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 30. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 30?
- H.Con.Res. 30 was sponsored by Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] (R-TX), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 30?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (2 Feb 2007).
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