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SRES 200

A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2025, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".

119th Congress Introduced by Tammy Baldwin and 23 co-sponsors

SRES 200 designates May 5, 2025, as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, promoting solidarity and encouraging further study.

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Bill Summary · SRES 200

Summary of SRES 200: National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: SRES 200
  • Title: A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2025, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls."
  • Status: Introduced in Senate
  • Introduced Date: May 5, 2025
  • Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

The primary intent of SRES 200 is to express support for establishing May 5, 2025, as a national day dedicated to raising awareness about the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in the United States. This resolution aims to honor the lives of these individuals and to promote solidarity with their families.

Key Provisions

The resolution includes several important provisions:

  1. Support for Designation: The Senate expresses its support for the designation of May 5, 2025, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

  2. Call to Action: It encourages the American public and relevant organizations to:

    • Commemorate the lives of both documented and undocumented cases of missing and murdered American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women.
    • Show solidarity with the families affected by these tragedies.

  3. Recommendation for Study: The resolution recommends that the Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice conduct a new study on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. This is particularly important as it has been nine years since the last comprehensive study was published in 2016, and updated statistics are necessary to address the ongoing crisis effectively.

  4. Recognition of Ongoing Issues: The resolution acknowledges that, despite previous efforts to address this issue, significant work remains to be done to combat the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

Affected Parties

The resolution primarily affects:
- Indigenous communities, including American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian populations.
- Families of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, who are encouraged to seek support and recognition of their losses.
- Law enforcement and justice organizations, which may be prompted to take further action based on the recommended study.

Legislative Actions

  • Date of Action: May 5, 2025
  • The resolution was submitted, considered, and agreed to in the Senate without amendment and with a preamble by unanimous consent.

Sponsors

The resolution has a diverse group of sponsors, including:
- Primary Sponsor: Steve Daines
- Notable Cosponsors: Catherine Cortez Masto, Jerry Moran, John Hoeven, Ruben Gallego, Amy Klobuchar, and many others, totaling over 20 bipartisan supporters.

Related Legislation

  • Companion Bill: HRES 381

This resolution serves as a significant step towards raising awareness and addressing the critical issue of violence against Indigenous women and girls in the United States. By designating a specific day for awareness, it aims to foster community engagement and support for affected families.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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