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

The proposed resolution merely expresses the sense of the House in designating a day of awareness concerning missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, a matter touching upon the federal relation to Indian tribes. Such non-binding expressions fall within the inherent authority of each House to determine its proceedings and to address subjects incidental to its enumerated powers, particularly those over commerce with Indian tribes. This does not enact law, appropriate funds, or infringe upon separation of powers, but serves as a legitimate exercise of legislative prerogative in a republic…

This House Resolution merely expresses the sense of the House in designating a day of awareness, imposing no mandate, appropriation, or coercion upon the states or the people. It falls within the internal proceedings of the House, which possesses authority to determine its own rules and conduct its business, including the adoption of resolutions of sentiment. Such an act does not exercise any substantive delegated power, nor does it infringe upon reserved powers, as it binds no one and effects no change in law or liberty. From first principles, the federal government exceeds its bounds only wh…

This House resolution merely expresses the sense of the House regarding a day of awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, imposing no legal obligation, appropriation, or command upon the states or people. It falls within the House's authority to determine its proceedings and to address sentiments connected to the commerce power with Indian Tribes, without extending to substantive regulation.

The proposed resolution expresses the sense of the House in designating a day of awareness, an act within the inherent authority of each House of Congress to determine its proceedings and express collective sentiments on matters of public concern. Such resolutions impose no mandates, appropriate no funds, and encroach upon no powers reserved to the States. Where the end is legitimate and within the scope of constitutional contemplation, such as promoting awareness related to the welfare of the Indian tribes under the commerce power, and the means are plainly adapted thereto without prohibition…