# National Hazing Awareness Week Resolution

This resolution officially designates the week of September 22-26, 2025, as "National Hazing Awareness Week." It's basically Congress saying that this particular week should be dedicated to raising awareness about hazing and encouraging prevention efforts across the country. The resolution doesn't create any new laws or requirements—it's more of a symbolic statement expressing support for anti-hazing efforts and encouraging Americans to use that week to think about and discuss the problem.

The resolution points to a real problem: about 55 percent of college students involved in clubs, sports teams, and other organizations report experiencing hazing. The bill lists dozens of students who have died from hazing-related incidents over the past two decades, along with others who suffered severe injuries. These aren't just minor pranks—the resolution emphasizes that hazing can cause serious physical and psychological harm. It also mentions that Congress already passed the Stop Campus Hazing Act in December 2024, which requires colleges to report hazing incidents and provide prevention education, so this awareness week is meant to complement those new requirements.

For most people, this resolution won't directly change anything in their daily lives. However, it signals that Congress takes hazing seriously and wants colleges, student organizations, parents, and students themselves to prioritize prevention. If you're a college student, parent of a college student, or involved with campus organizations, this is a reminder that hazing is being taken more seriously at the federal level. The resolution encourages broader education about hazing prevention involving students, staff, administrators, faculty, and alumni—basically everyone connected to campus life. The main practical effect is that during that designated week in September, you might see more campus events, discussions, and resources focused on understanding what hazing is and how to prevent it.