Introduced
April 29, 2026
Ms. Moore of Wisconsin (for herself and Mrs. Dingell) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
RESOLUTION
Supporting the designation of April 29, 2026, as “Denim Day” and honoring survivors of sexual assault.
- (1) supports the designation of “Denim Day” and the goals and ideals of Denim Day to raise awareness of sexual assault and combat victim-blaming;
- (2) honors the strength, resilience, and courage of survivors of sexual assault and affirms the right of all individuals to live free from violence, harassment, and abuse;
- (3) expresses solidarity with survivors and their families, and supports their access to comprehensive, trauma-informed, culturally competent services, including medical care, mental health support, legal assistance, and advocacy;
- (4) reaffirms that clothing, appearance, or behavior never constitute consent and condemns all forms of victim-blaming;
- (5) supports efforts to improve the reporting, investigation, and prosecution of sexual assault cases while ensuring survivor-centered and trauma-informed approaches throughout the justice process;
- (6) recognizes the importance of addressing disparities in sexual violence affecting marginalized and vulnerable populations, including teenagers, children, women of color, Indigenous communities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals;
- (7) calls on Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to strengthen policies, funding, and programs that prevent sexual violence and support survivors;
- (8) urges continued collaboration among policymakers, advocacy organizations, law enforcement, and communities to end sexual violence and ensure accountability for perpetrators; and
- (9) calls on the Committee on Rules of the House of Representatives to allow Members of Congress to wear denim on the House floor in recognition of Denim Day.