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S.Res. 159 · 115th Congress

A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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2 cosponsors · 1 D, 1 R

2 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. Senate Introduced May 8, 2017
  2. Senate Passed May 8, 2017

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · May 8, 2017

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Recognizes that National Sexual Assault Awareness Month provides an opportunity for sexual violence education and sexual assault prevention, treatment, and prosecution.

Calls for: (1) acknowledging survivors and commending volunteers and professionals who assist them; (2) recognizing and applauding national and community organizations and private sector supporters; and (3) recognizing and applauding public safety, law enforcement, and health professionals.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Latest action (May 8, 2017): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2803; consideration: CR S2314; text as passed Senate: CR S2802-2803)

Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 8, 2017

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. Senate Introduced May 8, 2017
  2. Senate Passed May 8, 2017

No recorded floor vote found.