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Designating May 5th as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women.

The Senate designated May 5th as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls. This action aims to highlight the severe safety crisis where Native women face disproportionately high rates of violence, rape, and murder compared to other groups. Citizens are called upon to commemorate the victims and show solidarity with their grieving families.
Key points
Formal designation of May 5th to raise public awareness about the crisis of missing and murdered Native women.
Acknowledging that Native women face murder rates up to 10 times the national average in some Tribal communities.
Encouraging the public to honor the lives of victims and support their families across the United States.
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Additional Information
A resolution designating May 5, 2024, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls".
Print number: SRES 674
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2024-05-02