Who sponsored HRES 1257?

HRES 1257 was sponsored by Dan Newhouse (R), Rep.

Supports National Day for Missing Indigenous Women

IntroducedMay 4, 2026

4 months ago

Intro

House

Referred 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.

Native Americans

Why This Matters

This resolution shows support for designating May 5, 2026, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

If you care about the safety of Indigenous women and girls, this resolution supports a day to raise awareness about their struggles.

Who this affects

Indigenous communities · Families of missing women · Families of murdered women · Advocates for rights

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution expresses support for May 5, 2026, to be recognized as a day of awareness.
2It encourages people to remember and honor Indigenous women and girls who are missing or have been murdered.
3The resolution calls for a new study to update statistics on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
4It highlights the ongoing crisis of violence against Indigenous women and girls in the United States.

Read the detailed summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Read full document

Supports National Day for Missing Indigenous Women

IntroducedMay 4, 2026

4 months ago

Intro

House

Native Americans

Why This Matters

This resolution shows support for designating May 5, 2026, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

If you care about the safety of Indigenous women and girls, this resolution supports a day to raise awareness about their struggles.

Who this affects

Indigenous communities · Families of missing women · Families of murdered women · Advocates for rights

What does this resolution do?

1This resolution expresses support for May 5, 2026, to be recognized as a day of awareness.
2It encourages people to remember and honor Indigenous women and girls who are missing or have been murdered.
3The resolution calls for a new study to update statistics on missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
4It highlights the ongoing crisis of violence against Indigenous women and girls in the United States.

Read the detailed summary

This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Read full document