Bill

Bill > HRes222


US HRes222

US HRes222
Expressing support for designation of May 5, 2017, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls".


summary

Introduced
03/23/2017
In Committee
03/27/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Expressing support for designation of May 5, 2017, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls". Supports the designation of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls.

AI Summary

This Resolution expresses support for designating May 5th as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls," acknowledging the disproportionately high rates of violence and lack of data concerning Native American women and girls, citing the tragic case of Hanna Harris as an example. The resolution calls for the commemoration of the lives of these victims, both documented and undocumented, and urges solidarity with their families.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. (on 03/27/2017)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...