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Contact Congress about H.Res. 844: Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "Crime Prevention Month".

The House would support October 2025 as “Crime Prevention Month.” The resolution urges more public safety events, prevention programs, and community partnerships. It does not create new laws or funding by itself.

Modern Action explains legislation in plain English, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "Crime Prevention Month". is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on H.Res. 844: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This resolution mainly affects groups that work on public safety, crime prevention, and victim support. It does not place new duties on the public. It could matter most for agencies, local governments, Tribal nations, schools, community groups, and nonprofits that may use Crime Prevention Month to organize events or seek support for prevention programs.

Why this matters: Crime prevention can affect daily life because crime harms safety, health, and family finances. This resolution tries to focus public attention on prevention before harm happens. It points to programs that may reduce crime and save money, but it does not require anyone to fund or run them. Any real change would depend on what agencies and communities choose to do next.

Key provisions in H.Res. 844

  • Fake goods are a major global crime business. The resolution says they are estimated at $2 trillion worldwide and tied to human trafficking, organized crime, and fake medicines.
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation data says violent crime was recorded about every 25.9 seconds in 2024.
  • The 2023 National Crime Victimization Survey found 22.5 violent victimizations for every 1,000 people age 12 or older.
  • Research cited by the resolution estimates that personal and property crimes cost the United States about $2.6 trillion each year.
  • The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received more than 880,000 complaints in 2023. Reported losses topped $12.5 billion.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.Res. 844

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about H.Res. 844

What is H.Res. 844?
The House would support October 2025 as “Crime Prevention Month.” The resolution urges more public safety events, prevention programs, and community partnerships. It does not create new laws or funding by itself.
How do I support or oppose H.Res. 844?
Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
Who should I contact about H.Res. 844?
Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
Can Modern Action explain H.Res. 844 before I act?
Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.