A resolution designating May 5, 2022, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls".

10/8/2022, 4:19 AM

Summary of Bill SRES 620

Bill 117 sres 620, also known as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls" resolution, aims to designate May 5, 2022, as a day to bring attention to the issue of missing and murdered Native American women and girls. The resolution highlights the alarming rates at which Native American women and girls go missing or are murdered, often without receiving the same level of attention or resources as other missing persons cases.

The resolution calls for increased awareness and action to address this issue, including improving data collection and reporting on missing and murdered Native American women and girls, providing support for families of victims, and working to prevent future cases. It also recognizes the importance of honoring and remembering those who have been affected by this crisis.

By designating May 5th as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls," this resolution seeks to bring national attention to this important issue and encourage efforts to address and prevent these tragedies in the future.

Congressional Summary of SRES 620

This resolution designates May 5, 2022, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls.

Current Status of Bill SRES 620

Bill SRES 620 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 5, 2022. Bill SRES 620 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 5, 2022.  Bill SRES 620's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2366; text: CR S2364-2365) as of May 5, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 620

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
28
Democrat Cosponsors
16
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 620

Primary Policy Focus

Native Americans

Potential Impact Areas

Alaska Natives and HawaiiansCommemorative events and holidaysCrime victimsCrimes against womenIndian social and development programsViolent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 620

A resolution designating May 5, 2022, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls".A resolution designating May 5, 2022, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls".
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