US HR1021

Designates January 2026 as "National Stalking Awareness Month," marking the 22nd anniversary of this annual observance

Approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in the U.S. experience stalking victimization during their lifetimes, with over 13.4 million individuals reporting stalking annually

More than 80% of stalking victims are stalked by a current or former intimate partner or acquaintance, and 80% report being stalked using technology such as phone calls, texts, social media, and electronic tracking

Encourages policymakers, criminal justice officials, victim service agencies, higher education institutions, and nonprofits to increase stalking awareness and expand services for victims

Applauds efforts of service providers, law enforcement, prosecutors, and private sector entities that combat stalking and support victims