H.Res. 895 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, Nov 19, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDesignates month for homicide victims' survivors
This resolution expresses support for setting aside November 20 through December 20, 2025, as National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month. It's a way to officially recognize and bring attention to the people left behind after a homicide.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial designation rather than a law that changes how things work. It doesn't create new programs or funding, but it does give a formal platform to acknowledge the experiences of people who've lost loved ones to homicide, and encourages awareness of their needs during that month.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Nov 19, 2025)
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.Res. 895
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2025, through December 20, 2025, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month".
Sponsor: Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-7) · Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Nov 19, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.”