S.Res. 726 · Where this bill is now
Adopted
Senate: Adopted May 12, 2026, by unanimous consent
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryNational day for missing and murdered Indigenous women
This resolution expresses support for setting aside May 5, 2026, as a national day dedicated to raising awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. It's a way to officially acknowledge this issue at the federal level.
How it affects you
This doesn't change any laws or create new government programs. Instead, it's a ceremonial recognition meant to draw attention to the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. If this resonates with you or your community, it provides an official date to focus on awareness and remembrance.
Read the official summary (Passed Senate, May 12, 2026)
This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionS.Res. 726
RESOLUTION
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls".
Sponsor: Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) · Introduced May 12, 2026 · Native Americans · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 12, 2026: “Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2241; text: CR S2240-2241)”