This Senate resolution recognizes April 29, 2026, as "Denim Day," an annual observance dedicated to raising awareness about sexual assault and combating victim-blaming. The resolution honors survivors of sexual assault and reaffirms that clothing, behavior, or appearance never constitute consent to sexual violence. Denim Day originated in 1999 following an Italian Supreme Court decision that blamed a rape victim's clothing, and it has since grown into a national and international movement where people wear denim to show solidarity with survivors and protest misconceptions about sexual assault. The resolution provides extensive statistics about sexual violence in America, including that over half of women and nearly one in three men experience sexual violence in their lifetimes, and emphasizes disparities affecting marginalized communities. The Senate commits through this resolution to supporting survivors' access to services, improving reporting and prosecution of sexual assault cases, and calling on all levels of government to strengthen prevention policies and programs.
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