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SRES 159 115th Congress Senate Crime and Law Enforcement Assault and harassment offenses Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Crime prevention Crime victims Crimes against women Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Health personnel Law enforcement officers Sex offenses

A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Introduced: May 8, 2017 Introduced by: Grassley, Chuck Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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May 8, 2017
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2803; consideration: CR S2314; text as passed Senate: CR S2802-2803)
May 8, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2803; consideration: CR S2314; text as passed Senate: CR S2802-2803)
May 8, 2017
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Recognizes that National Sexual Assault Awareness Month provides an opportunity for sexual violence education and sexual assault prevention, treatment, and prosecution.

Calls for: (1) acknowledging survivors and commending volunteers and professionals who assist them; (2) recognizing and applauding national and community organizations and private sector supporters; and (3) recognizing and applauding public safety, law enforcement, and health professionals.

What's happening now May 8, 2017

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2803; consideration: CR S2314; text as passed Senate: CR S2802-2803)

 Related & companion bills 2
  • SRES 499 Related bill A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
  • HRES 269 Related bill Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · May 8, 2017
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 159: A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-159/
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"S. Res. 159: A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-159/.
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S. Res. 159, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-159/.
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