A resolution supporting the goals and objectives of Choose Respect Day.

[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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