Gwen Moore Applauds Senate Passage of Violence Against Women Act

Statement

Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-4) released this statement following the passage of the Violence Against Women Act in the Senate:

"I applaud my Senate colleagues for taking a bold stance for women by passing a bipartisan Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) reauthorization bill that contains provisions to strengthen our ability to combat not only domestic violence, but also sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. This legislation contains several critical updates that reflect the input of numerous stakeholders and will pave the way forward for VAWA's passage here in the House. These updates strengthen the bill's commitment to protecting all victims of violence, without exceptions--whatever their gender or orientation, whether they are citizens or non-citizens, and whether they reside in sovereign territories or in states.

"VAWA programs and protections have reduced domestic violence by 60 percent since the date the law was enacted. I urge my Republican colleagues to work together with House Democrats to craft a truly bipartisan update of the Violence Against Women Act. The time has come for action, and women can't wait."

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