Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 698
A resolution recognizing April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day" and honoring survivors of sexual assault.
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Introduced 2026-04-29Topic: public safety · criminal justice · civil rightsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution recognizes April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day" and supports its goals of raising awareness of sexual assault and opposing victim-blaming. It honors survivors of sexual assault and states that clothing, appearance, or behavior never count as consent. It supports survivors' access to services such as medical care, mental health support, and legal help, and supports efforts to improve reporting, investigation, and prosecution of sexual assault cases. It calls on federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to strengthen policies, funding, and programs that prevent sexual violence and support survivors. The resolution does not create new laws or spending.
Sponsors
- Tammy Baldwin Democrat sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2132-2133) | refer |
| 2026-04-29 | Submitted in Senate | introduce |