SOULS Act

The SOULS Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 7715, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG) in the United States.

The SOULS Act stands for Studying Our Urgent Loss of Sisters Act and aims to establish a special commission to study the root causes of violence against Indigenous women and girls. The commission would be tasked with conducting a comprehensive investigation into the factors contributing to the high rates of MMIWG cases, including systemic issues such as poverty, lack of access to resources, and historical trauma.

Additionally, the SOULS Act seeks to improve data collection and reporting on MMIWG cases by requiring law enforcement agencies to report information on missing and murdered Indigenous individuals to the Department of Justice. This data would then be used to develop strategies for preventing future cases and ensuring justice for victims and their families. Overall, the SOULS Act is a bipartisan effort to address the alarming rates of violence against Indigenous women and girls in the United States. By establishing a commission to study the root causes of MMIWG cases and improving data collection on these cases, this bill aims to bring attention to this important issue and work towards finding solutions to prevent future tragedies.