Rep. Raskin Co-Sponsors Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization

Statement

Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) today joined his colleagues in co-sponsoring H.R. 1585, a bipartisan, robust, long-term Violence Against Women Act reauthorization. The landmark Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ushered in transformative progress by calling for the protection of all Americans from violence and abuse, and working to ensure all victims and survivors have access to essential services and to justice. This critical reauthorization will safeguard and further build upon these life-saving protections for women throughout Maryland and across the country.

"There should be nothing partisan about ending the scourge of domestic violence and sexual assault," said Rep. Raskin. "It is a scandal that one in three women experience domestic violence. With this bipartisan, commonsense reauthorization, Congress is upholding our sacred obligation to protect the millions of victims and survivors who need and deserve our fullest support."

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