HRES1257Referred to Committee
Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-05-04
Introduced
13
Cosponsors
HRES
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Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-04
Bill Summary
The proposal would officially recognize May 5, 2026, as a national day dedicated to raising awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. This symbolic designation aims to draw attention to a serious problem affecting Native American communities and encourage public recognition of these cases. The measure has been sent to two congressional committees for review.
Subjects
Native Americans
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