Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1231
Supporting the designation of April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day" and honoring survivors of sexual assault.
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Introduced 2026-04-29Topic: criminal justice · public safety · civil rightsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states that the House of Representatives supports the designation of April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day" to raise awareness of sexual assault and oppose victim-blaming. It honors survivors of sexual assault and states that clothing, appearance, or behavior never constitute consent. It calls on federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to strengthen policies, funding, and programs that prevent sexual violence and support survivors. It also asks the House Committee on Rules to allow Members of Congress to wear denim on the House floor for Denim Day. The resolution does not create new laws or spending.
Sponsors
- Gwen Moore Democrat sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | House | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | refer |
| 2026-04-29 | House | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | refer |
| 2026-04-29 | Submitted in House | introduce | |
| 2026-04-29 | House | Submitted in House | refer |
| 2026-04-29 | Submitted in House | introduce |