Search Results: keywords:"missing and murdered black women and girls"

  • H. RES. 1593 — Expressing support for the designation of December 16, 2024, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:338

    H. RES. 1593 expresses the support of the House of Representatives to designate December 16, 2024, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls." The resolution highlights the high rates of missing person cases and homicides involving Black...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill is about saying that December 16, 2024, should be a special day to remember and be aware of Black women and girls who have gone missing or have been hurt. It asks for more help to find them and protect others, and to work together to make sure their families and communities are supported.

  • H. R. 6828 — To establish within the Department of Justice an Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:2,023

    The bill, H. R. 6828, proposes establishing an Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls within the Department of Justice. This office would focus on addressing the unique vulnerabilities faced by Black women and girls, such as disproportionate rates of...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to create a special office in the Department of Justice that would help find and protect Black women and girls who are missing or hurt. This office would work with other groups, keep track of cases, and help communities get money to keep these women and girls safe.