119th (2025–2027)
H.Res. 1231
This resolution supports the designation of April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day," a national day of awareness and solidarity with survivors of sexual assault. The resolution honors the origins of Denim Day, which began in 1999 as a response to an Italian court decision that blamed a rape victim's clothing, and recognizes how wearing denim has become a symbol of protest against victim-blaming and misconceptions about sexual violence. The resolution documents the scope of sexual assault in America, noting that over half of women and nearly one in three men experience sexual violence in their lifetimes, with particular impacts on marginalized communities including women of color, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Congress expresses solidarity with survivors and calls on federal, state, and local governments to strengthen prevention policies and support services while improving how sexual assault cases are reported, investigated, and prosecuted. The resolution also requests that House Rules allow Members of Congress to wear denim on the House floor to recognize Denim Day.