arrow_back Back to App

Support for National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

This House of Representatives resolution expresses support for designating May 5, 2024, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. It aims to highlight the high rates of violence against Indigenous women and girls and calls for commemorating victims and showing solidarity with their families. Citizens can expect increased public awareness and potentially further actions to enhance the safety of these communities.
Key points
Designation of May 5 as a day of remembrance and awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
Call to commemorate victims and show solidarity with their families, potentially increasing public support.
Recommendation for the Department of Justice to commission a new study for updated data on this crisis.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1177
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Process start date: 2024-04-29
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1177.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-04-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designation of May 5 as a day of remembrance and awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
  • Call to commemorate victims and show solidarity with their families, potentially increasing public support.
  • Recommendation for the Department of Justice to commission a new study for updated data on this crisis.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Security