Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2024, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".

Bill 118 HRES 1177, also known as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls" resolution, aims to designate May 5, 2024, as a day to bring attention to the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in the United States. The resolution expresses support for raising awareness about the disproportionately high rates of violence experienced by Indigenous women and girls, as well as the lack of adequate resources and attention given to addressing this issue.

The resolution highlights the fact that Indigenous women and girls are more likely to experience violence, including homicide, than any other demographic group in the United States. It also acknowledges the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization, systemic racism, and gender-based violence on Indigenous communities.

By designating May 5, 2024, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls," this resolution seeks to honor the lives of those who have been lost, raise awareness about the ongoing crisis of violence against Indigenous women and girls, and call for action to address this issue. It is a step towards recognizing and addressing the systemic injustices that contribute to the high rates of violence experienced by Indigenous women and girls in the United States.