SRES 620 United States Senate · 117th Congress

A resolution designating May 5, 2022, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls".

This resolution designates May 5, 2022, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls." It directly honors Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women and girls who are victims of violence or disappearance, referencing documented statistics showing they face disproportionately high rates of violent crime and homicide. The resolution calls on the public and organizations to commemorate these victims and show solidarity with affected families. As a symbolic measure with no binding policy changes, it aims to raise awareness about this issue without creating new legal requirements.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2022
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2022
House Passage
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Introduced May 5, 2022 Last action May 5, 2022
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May 5, 2022
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2366; text: CR S2364-2365)
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May 5, 2022
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2366; text: CR S2364-2365)
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May 5, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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