Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

Plain-English Summary

This bill would officially designate January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month." It is a symbolic resolution, meaning it does not create new laws, change existing rules, or allocate any government funding. Instead, it serves as an official statement from Congress recognizing the seriousness of stalking as a crime and encouraging efforts to educate the public about it.

The bill affects the general public by drawing national attention to stalking — a crime that involves repeated, unwanted contact or surveillance that causes fear or distress in victims. By designating a specific month, Congress would be signaling support for awareness campaigns, educational outreach, and prevention efforts carried out by advocacy groups, law enforcement agencies, schools, and community organizations. Victims of stalking, as well as the organizations that support them, would be the primary beneficiaries of any increased attention this designation brings.

Currently, the bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, which is the standard first step in the legislative process. The committee will decide whether to advance the bill for a full House vote. Since this is a non-binding resolution with no financial or legal requirements attached, it faces a relatively straightforward path if it gains committee support.