Supporting the designation of October 2019 as "National Bullying Prevention Month" and October 23, 2019, as "Unity Day".

Bill: 116-hres-651
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Introduced: 2019-10-22
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses

Child safety and welfare

Commemorative events and holidays
Latest action: action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-10-22
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution supports the designation of National Bullying Prevention Month and the designation of Unity Day.</p>

tv_txt: IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 651 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 22, 2019 Mr. Emmer (for himself, Mr. Himes , and Mr. Crenshaw ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of October 2019 as National Bullying Prevention Month and October 23, 2019, as Unity Day .

Whereas more than 1 in 5 students report being bullied, and nearly 16 percent of students report being cyberbullied; Whereas students who experience bullying are at an increased risk for poor school adjustment, sleep difficulties, anxiety, and depression; Whereas National Bullying Prevention Month was founded in 2006 by the National Bullying Prevention Center of PACER and has been held during the month of October each year since; Whereas National Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide campaign that seeks to educate the public about, and raise awareness of, bullying prevention; Whereas individuals, families, schools, school districts, communities, and many others have hosted thousands of events to spread the message of National Bullying Prevention Month; Whereas Unity Day was started by the National Bullying Prevention Center in October 2011 and is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month; Whereas Unity Day has been held on the third or fourth Wednesday of each October since 2011 and will be recognized in 2019 on October 23; Whereas the goal of Unity Day is to bring together youth, parents, educators, businesses, and community members across the United States to emphasize— (1) a message of uniting for kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and mutual respect; (2) that all students deserve to be safe in school, online, and in their communities; (3) that there is value in celebrating the differences between people; and (4) that compromise and tolerance are important in communication; Whereas Unity Day has been highlighted on national television shows and in public service announcements, films, and public displays of art and expression; and Whereas Unity Day is often celebrated by— (1) wearing orange, the official color of Unity Day; (2) holding student and teacher led discussions at schools; (3) organizing efforts at community centers; and (4) expressing support for Unity Day through art, music, dance, and social media: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Bullying Prevention Month ; (2) supports the designation of Unity Day ; and (3) acknowledges that the prevention of bullying of children should be a national priority.