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Recognizing the Crisis of Violence Against Native Women

This House of Representatives resolution acknowledges the severe issue of violence against Native women. It highlights that in some Tribal communities, murder rates are over 10 times the national average and that these women face higher rates of violent crimes and sexual assault, often by non-Native individuals.
Key points
Recognition that Native women experience significantly higher levels of violence, including murder and sexual assault, than other groups.
Highlighting the lack of sufficient data on the number of missing Native American and Alaska Native women.
Pointing out that the majority of perpetrators of violence against Native Americans and Alaska Natives are non-Native individuals.
Drawing attention to the low prosecution rate of violent crimes in Indian country by U.S. Attorneys' Offices.
Support for restoring the authority of Tribal courts to protect communities from various forms of violence.
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Print number: 117_HRES_411
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Process start date: 2021-05-18