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119 · HRES 846 Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025

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A nonbinding House resolution recognizing October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, introduced by Rep. Al Green on October 31, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce; as a simple resolution, it expresses the House’s position and does not change law or funding. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.Res. 846 — 119th Congress (2025–2026): O…[2]U.S. House of Representatives — Bills & Resolutions (Forms of Congressional Act…

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04 Nov 2025
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04 Nov 2025
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Headline Summary

A House resolution to recognize October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and urge continued awareness and support—symbolic, not a change to law. [2]U.S. House of Representatives — Bills & Resolutions (Forms of Congressional Act…

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What It Does

H.Res. 846 declares the House’s support for the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and states that Congress should continue raising awareness of domestic violence and support programs that aim to end it. The measure was introduced on October 31, 2025, and sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.Res. 846 — 119th Congress (2025–2026): O…

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Who’s For It

  • Sponsor: Rep. Al Green (D‑TX). [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.Res. 846 — 119th Congress (2025–2026): O…
  • A large, bipartisan group of House cosponsors is listed on Congress.gov, indicating cross‑party support. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.Res. 846 — 119th Congress (2025–2026): O…
  • In general, awareness‑month recognitions of this type are commonly supported by members who want to spotlight survivor services and prevention—consistent with the aims stated in the resolution text. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.Res. 846 — 119th Congress (2025–2026): O…
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Who’s Against It

  • As of November 4, 2025, there is no recorded committee or floor debate on this measure; the official tracker shows it at the "introduced" stage, so any opposition has not yet been publicly documented. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.Res. 846 — 119th Congress (2025–2026): O…
  • Some members at times object to symbolic resolutions on the grounds they do not change law or funding; supporters counter that they focus public attention. [2]U.S. House of Representatives — Bills & Resolutions (Forms of Congressional Act…
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What’s Next

The resolution is currently in the House Committee on Education and Workforce. If the committee brings it forward, the House could vote to agree to the resolution. Because it is a simple House resolution, it would not proceed to the Senate or the President and would not create or fund programs. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — H.Res. 846 — 119th Congress (2025–2026): O…[2]U.S. House of Representatives — Bills & Resolutions (Forms of Congressional Act…

Sources cited
  1. [1] H.Res. 846 — 119th Congress (2025–2026): Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025 Congress.gov (Library of Congress)
  2. [2] Bills & Resolutions (Forms of Congressional Action) U.S. House of Representatives

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