Search Results: keywords:"national day of awareness"

  • 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...

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    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. RES. 1177 — Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2024, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:501

    H. RES. 1177 is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for designating May 5, 2024, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The resolution highlights the significant rates of violence experienced by Indigenous women and...

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    In May, people want to remember and think about Indigenous women and girls who have gone missing or been hurt. This idea helps everyone learn more about this problem and find ways to help the families who have lost loved ones.

  • S. RES. 674 — Designating May 5, 2024, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:306

    The resolution, S. RES. 674, designates May 5, 2024, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls". It highlights the disproportionate rates of violence against American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women compared to other groups in the...

    Simple Explanation

    This plan, called S. RES. 674, says that on May 5, 2024, everyone will remember and think about Native American women and girls who are missing or have been hurt. It's a special day set aside to make sure we don't forget about them and to support their families.