Washington, Sept. 24 -- Representative Lucy McBath issued the following press release:

This week, Representatives Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) and Glen "GT" Thompson (R-PA-15) are leading a resolution to recognize September 21-25, 2026 as "National Hazing Awareness Week." The resolution recognizes the hundreds of students who have died or suffered severe, life-altering injuries because of collegiate hazing and promotes efforts to prevent hazing. A companion resolution has been introduced by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA). This is the fourth year that Rep. McBath has led this resolution to recognize the pain felt by families who have lost a child to hazing.

"I have been honored to work with families and advocates...