HRES1231119th Congress
Supporting the designation of April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day" and honoring survivors of sexual assault.
Sponsored By: Representative Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would designate April 29, 2026 as Denim Day to honor survivors and raise awareness of sexual assault and counter victim‑blaming.
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- It would honor survivors' strength and encourage access to trauma‑informed medical care, mental health support, legal assistance, and advocacy.
- It would recognize disparities in sexual violence affecting teenagers, children, women of color, Indigenous communities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. It would support improving reporting, investigation, and prosecution while promoting survivor‑centered, trauma‑informed approaches and collaboration among policymakers, advocacy groups, law enforcement, and communities.
- It would call on federal, state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to strengthen policies, funding, and programs that prevent sexual violence and support survivors. It would also urge the Committee on Rules to allow Members to wear denim on the House floor in recognition of Denim Day.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
WI • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
MI • D
Sponsored 4/29/2026
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