119-sres431

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 431 Agreed to Senate

    (ATS) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 431

 Supporting the goals and objectives of Choose Respect Day.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 October 3, 2025

 Mr. Sullivan (for himself and Mr. Schiff) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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 RESOLUTION

 Supporting the goals and objectives of Choose Respect Day.

Whereas, according to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey--

    (1) up to 12,000,000 individuals in the United States report 
experiencing intimate partner violence annually, including physical 
violence, rape, or stalking; and

    (2) approximately 1 in 5 women and up to 1 in 7 men in the United 
States have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner at 
some point in their lifetimes;

Whereas, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 3 women in the United 
 States on average are killed each day by a current or former intimate 
 partner;
Whereas domestic violence can affect anyone, but women who are 18 to 34 years of 
 age typically experience the highest rates of domestic violence;
Whereas survivors of domestic violence are strong, courageous, and resilient;
Whereas most female survivors of intimate partner violence have been previously 
 victimized by the same offender;
Whereas domestic violence is cited as a significant factor in homelessness among 
 families;
Whereas millions of children are exposed to domestic violence each year;
Whereas a study found that children who were exposed to domestic violence in 
 their households were 15 times more likely to be physically or sexually 
 assaulted in their lifetime than other children who were not exposed to 
 domestic violence in their households;
Whereas survivors of domestic violence experience immediate and long-term 
 negative outcomes, including detrimental effects on mental and physical 
 health;
Whereas research consistently shows that being abused by an intimate partner 
 increases the likelihood of substance use by that individual, as well as 
 associated harmful consequences;
Whereas nearly 85 percent of American Indian and Alaska Native women have 
 experienced some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetimes;
Whereas law enforcement officers in the United States put their lives at risk 
 each day by responding to incidents of domestic violence, which can be 
 among the most volatile and deadly calls;
Whereas Congress passed the Choose Respect Act (Public Law 117-103; 136 Stat. 
 931) to encourage safety and respect in relationships, especially among 
 adolescents and young adults;
Whereas Congress designated October 1 of each year as Choose Respect Day to 
 increase awareness of domestic violence and to encourage those in 
 relationships to choose respect; and
Whereas October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the Senate--

    (1) supports the goals and objectives of Choose Respect 
 Day; and

    (2) encourages all private citizens, organizations, and 
 Federal, State, and local governmental and legislative entities 
 to recognize Choose Respect Day through proclamations, 
 activities, and educational efforts in furtherance of changing 
 the culture around the tolerance of domestic violence.
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