Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2024, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".
Summary
This resolution expresses official support from the House of Representatives to designate May 5, 2024, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls." It aims to draw national attention to the disproportionate rates of violence, abduction, and homicide affecting Indigenous women and girls in the United States.
While the resolution does not create new laws or allocate funding, it serves as a formal recognition of the crisis and encourages federal, state, and local governments to improve data collection and coordination. For citizens, this measure is intended to increase public education and support for tribal communities seeking justice and improved safety measures for their members.
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