HRES 1593
Expressing support for the designation of December 16, 2024, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls".
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This House Resolution seeks to formally recognize December 16th as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls. It highlights the disproportionately high rates at which Black women and girls go missing or are murdered, often involving intimate partners, and the urgent need for increased attention and resources. The resolution calls for increased awareness, support for affected families and communities, and a study to better understand the scope of this crisis. It also encourages collaboration between law enforcement agencies and support for community-based organizations.
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