Bill · S.Res. 726· Senate(119-SRES-726)

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".

Age: 64 years

Montana

Introduced: 5/12/2026
Last activity: 5/12/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2241; text: CR S2240-2241)
Sponsored by: Steve Daines
Cosponsors: - 7 - 15

Native Americans

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A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

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What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for designating May 5, 2026, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls." It aims to commemorate the lives of missing and murdered American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women. The resolution also calls on the public and interested groups to show solidarity with the victims' families. Additionally, it recommends that the Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice conduct a new study to provide up-to-date statistics on this crisis. The Senate recognizes that further work is required to address this nationwide issue.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would Native Americans be better off under this?+6
The resolution honors Native women and calls for updated statistical data to better address the violence they face.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution focuses on raising awareness and gathering data regarding the crisis of missing and murdered women.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution addresses the disproportionately high rates of violence and murder facing American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women.