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

Introduced
May 4, 2026
Cosponsors
17
Traction
0
Last Action
May 4, 2026

Bill Summary

Designates May 5, 2026, as a national day to raise awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Requires the government to officially recognize this day.

Sponsored By

Dan Newhouse
Republican · Washington · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 4, 2026
  3. May 4, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the families and communities of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls by bringing national attention to their cases. It also impacts Indigenous communities by acknowledging the issue and promoting awareness and action to address it.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
18backers
  • Democratic6
  • Republican12
Cross-party cosponsors6 · 35%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (17)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicRights & Representation
CommitteeJudiciary Committee
IntroducedMay 4, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 4, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Subjects
  • Rights

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.