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Steve Daines (R-MT)

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

S.Res. 726 · Senate resolution Native Americans

A Republican resolution with 15 Democratic cosponsors · See all 22 cosponsors

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2241; text: CR S2240-2241)

Adopted

The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.

Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for designating May 5, 2026, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls." It aims to commemorate the lives of missing and murdered American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women. The resolution also calls on the public and interested groups to show solidarity with the victims' families. Additionally, it recommends that the Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice conduct a new study to provide up-to-date statistics on this crisis. The Senate recognizes that further work is required to address this nationwide issue.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +6

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The resolution honors Native women and calls for updated statistical data to better address the violence they face.

  • Scored +5

    Would women be better off under this?

    The resolution focuses on raising awareness and gathering data regarding the crisis of missing and murdered women.

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The resolution addresses the disproportionately high rates of violence and murder facing American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.