H.Res. 844

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 844 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 844

Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as ``Crime 
Prevention Month''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 31, 2025

Mr. Costa (for himself, Mr. Ciscomani, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Bera, Ms. 
Budzinski, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Carson, Ms. Davids of Kansas, Mr. Harder 
of California, Mr. Hurd of Colorado, Mr. Kean, Mrs. Kim, Mr. Min, Mr. 
Newhouse, Mr. Nunn of Iowa, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. Tran, Mr. 
Valadao, and Mr. Davis of North Carolina) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as ``Crime 
Prevention Month''.

Whereas the National Crime Prevention Council estimates that the global sale of 
counterfeit goods constitutes a criminal enterprise valued at 
approximately $2,000,000,000,000 annually, with proceeds fueling human 
trafficking, organized crime, and the distribution of fake 
pharmaceuticals (including those containing fentanyl), posing serious 
threats to public health and safety;
Whereas, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on average a violent 
crime was recorded every 25.9 seconds in 2024, underscoring the ongoing 
prevalence of reported serious offenses;
Whereas the Bureau of Justice Statistics 2023 National Crime Victimization 
Survey found 22.5 violent victimizations per 1,000 persons aged 12 or 
older, underscoring the continued human cost of crime despite recent 
gains;
Whereas, according to Vanderbilt University, researchers estimate that personal 
and property crimes impose an aggregate economic burden of approximately 
$2,600,000,000,000 annually in lost quality of life, direct victim 
expenses, and taxpayer costs;
Whereas the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Internet Crime Complaint Center 
received more than 880,000 complaints in 2023 alone, with reported 
losses exceeding $12,500,000,000, highlighting the growing need to 
prevent cyber-enabled crimes;
Whereas community-based violence intervention models, when paired with law 
enforcement partnerships, have demonstrated success in reducing violent 
incidents and generating substantial taxpayer savings;
Whereas other evidence-based strategies, such as neighborhood watch coalitions, 
youth mentorship and afterschool programs, Crime Prevention Through 
Environmental Design, and data-driven policing, have demonstrated 
measurable success in deterring crime and strengthening trust between 
law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve;
Whereas sustained investment in mental health services, substance use treatment, 
reentry support, and violence interruption initiatives addresses root 
causes of criminal behavior and reduces recidivism;
Whereas preventing crime and keeping communities safe has long been a bipartisan 
priority across Federal, State, Tribal, territorial, and local 
governments;
Whereas victims of crime and their families deserve continued support and access 
to services to help them recover and rebuild;
Whereas communities across the United States benefit when government, civil 
society, and private partners work together to prevent crime and support 
victims;
Whereas the National Crime Prevention Council inaugurated ``Crime Prevention 
Month'' in October 1984, encouraging residents, businesses, educators, 
faith leaders, and elected officials to partner in proactive safety 
efforts; and
Whereas renewing national attention to ``Crime Prevention Month'' each October 
galvanizes Federal, State, Tribal, territorial, and local stakeholders 
to collaborate on innovative, evidence-based solutions that keep 
communities safe: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) expresses support for the designation of ``Crime 
Prevention Month'';
(2) commends law enforcement officers, first responders, 
community organizers, educators, researchers, violence 
intervention specialists, and volunteers whose work prevents 
crime and supports victims;
(3) encourages Federal agencies to support evidence-based 
crime prevention and violence intervention grants, including 
programs focused on youth mentorship, behavioral health 
treatment, and safe housing design;
(4) encourages States, local governments, and Tribal 
nations to incorporate Crime Prevention Through Environmental 
Design principles in infrastructure and housing projects, and 
to expand public-private partnerships that revitalize 
neighborhoods and create economic opportunity; and
(5) calls upon all citizens of the United States to observe 
``Crime Prevention Month'' with appropriate programs, 
ceremonies, and activities that promote public safety, 
highlight community success stories, and reaffirm the shared 
responsibility to build safer, more resilient communities.
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