This bill establishes a new Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls within the Department of Justice to address disparities in how law enforcement handles cases involving Black women and girls. The office will be led by a director appointed by the Attorney General and will coordinate with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies to collect data on missing persons cases, homicides, and Amber Alerts involving Black women and girls, then compare outcomes to cases involving other demographic groups. The bill requires the office to review cases, provide technical assistance to law enforcement, maintain a public database, and report findings to Congress every two years starting within one year of enactment. Additionally, the legislation establishes a grant program for community-based organizations to provide culturally appropriate prevention services, training for criminal justice officials, and victim support services to Black women and girls affected by violence. The bill does not specify a total funding amount but requires the Attorney General to provide necessary personnel and funds within 90 days of enactment.
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