House · HRES 846 · 119th Congress
Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025
Summary
This resolution supports National Domestic Violence Awareness Month each October. It asks Congress to keep raising awareness about domestic violence and to support programs that help victims. The bill does not create new laws or spend money. It affects anyone touched by domestic violence in the United States.
In Favor
Domestic violence harms more than 12 million Americans every year. This resolution reminds Congress to keep funding shelters and support programs that save lives. Raising awareness helps victims know where to find help and pushes leaders to act.
Against
This resolution is non-binding and creates no new funds or legal duties. Congress can pass it and still cut shelter budgets or block stronger protections for victims. Symbolic votes let legislators claim credit without taking action, and real change requires laws and money, not just awareness statements.
Additional Considerations
Purpose & Problem
Is the problem real and worth federal action?
This resolution supports National Domestic Violence Awareness Month each October. It also expresses that Congress should raise awareness of domestic violence and back programs to stop it across the United States.
Scope & Related Provisions
Does it stay focused, or carry unrelated add-ons?
The provisions stay tied to the core purpose of recognizing domestic violence awareness. The resolution includes many statistics about victims but does not add unrelated policy changes or spending measures.
Who Is Affected
Who benefits, and who bears the cost?
The resolution highlights victims and survivors of domestic violence as the focus group. Domestic violence shelters, advocates, and support programs are also named as part of the broader effort.
Cost & Funding
Is it affordable and responsibly funded?
This resolution does not authorize or appropriate any federal funds. It expresses support for existing programs but does not create a spending mechanism or charge any fees.
Risks & Implementation
What could go wrong in practice?
A resolution expresses the sense of the House but does not create binding law or require any action. Without a legal mandate, the practical effect depends entirely on voluntary follow-through by Congress and federal agencies.
For the actual bill text, see congress.gov.
AI-generated · Published 9/30/2026