Establishing the Task Force on Missing and Murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives

What it means

Establishes a task force to address concerns about missing and murdered American Indians and Alaska Natives, especially women and girls. The Attorney General and Secretary of the Interior will co-chair this initiative to improve investigations, data sharing, and coordination between federal, state, local, and tribal authorities.

Expected impact

• Improved protocols for investigating cases of missing and murdered indigenous people
• Better cooperation between different jurisdictions and law enforcement agencies
• Enhanced support for affected families through trauma-informed responses
• Increased public awareness about these issues through education campaigns
• Development of cold case review teams to address unsolved cases