Introduced
April 29, 2026
Ms. Baldwin submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Recognizing April 29, 2026, as “Denim Day” and honoring survivors of sexual assault.
- (1) recognizes April 29, 2026, as “Denim Day” and supports 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 LGBTQIA2+ individuals;
- (7) calls on Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to strengthen policies, funding, and programs that prevent sexual violence and support survivors; and
- (8) urges continued collaboration among policymakers, advocacy organizations, law enforcement, and communities to end sexual violence and ensure accountability for perpetrators.