HR 5573
Britanny Clardy Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls Act
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This bill establishes an Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls within the Department of Justice. The office will focus on addressing the disproportionately high rates of violence against Black women and girls, collecting data, conducting research, and providing technical assistance to law enforcement agencies. It also aims to improve the criminal justice system’s response to these cases and support community-based organizations that serve victims and their families.
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