Bill 118 sres 674, also known as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls" resolution, aims to designate May 5, 2024, as a day to bring attention to the issue of missing and murdered Native American women and girls. The resolution recognizes the alarming rates at which Native American women and girls go missing or are murdered, often without receiving the attention and resources necessary to address these crimes.
The resolution highlights the need for increased awareness and action to address the systemic issues that contribute to the disproportionately high rates of violence against Native American women and girls. It calls for collaboration between tribal, federal, and state governments, as well as law enforcement agencies, to improve data collection, coordination, and response efforts to better protect Native American women and girls.
By designating May 5, 2024, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls," this resolution seeks to honor the lives of those who have been lost, raise awareness about this critical issue, and advocate for justice and support for Native American communities. It is an important step towards addressing the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Native American women and girls in the United States.