Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1518 expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating September 2026 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month. As a simple resolution, it would not create new laws, funding, or requirements; it is a formal statement of the House's position. The resolution cites statistics on the prevalence of campus sexual assault, particularly among first- and second-year students and during the early months of the academic year, along with data on low reporting rates, gaps in campus policies and training, limited use of forensic examiners, inconsistent coordination with law enforcement, and low rates of expulsion or criminal charges for perpetrators.
The resolution is primarily symbolic and would affect public awareness rather than impose direct obligations. It could be seen as relevant to college students, particularly incoming and younger students who the bill states face elevated risk, as well as college administrators, campus law enforcement, and advocacy groups focused on preventing and responding to sexual violence on campuses.
The bill was introduced on September 8, 2026, by Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As of this text, it has not advanced beyond introduction. For it to take effect, the committee would need to consider it and the full House would need to vote to adopt the resolution; no further action has occurred yet.
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Official summary
This resolution supports the designation of National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Timeline
8 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1518 do?
- H.Res. 1518 expresses the House of Representatives' support for designating September 2026 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month. As a simple resolution, it would not create new laws, funding, or requirements; it is a formal statement of the House's position. The resolution cites statistics on the prevalence of campus sexual assault, particularly among first- and second-year students and during the early months of the academic year, along with data on low reporting rates, gaps in campus policies and training, limited use of forensic examiners, inconsistent coordination with law enforcement, and low rates of expulsion or criminal charges for perpetrators. The resolution is primarily symbolic and would affect public awareness rather than impose direct obligations. It could be seen as relevant to college students, particularly incoming and younger students who the bill states face elevated risk, as well as college administrators, campus law enforcement, and advocacy groups focused on preventing and responding to sexual violence on campuses. The bill was introduced on September 8, 2026, by Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As of this text, it has not advanced beyond introduction. For it to take effect, the committee would need to consider it and the full House would need to vote to adopt the resolution; no further action has occurred yet.
- Has H.Res. 1518 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1518. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1518?
- H.Res. 1518 was sponsored by Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1518?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (8 Sep 2026).
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