| Violence Against Women Act |
May 17, 2012 |
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Patrick Leahy, D-VT
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"I agree that is one of the intents of section 202, which focuses on enforcement of domestic violence, stalking and child abuse laws for victims and families in rural areas. Transportation is a necessary component of enforcing these laws and protecting vulnerable women. I am concerned, as I know you are, about what women do when they are in a dangerous situation and do not have transportation to get away."
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| Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act |
May 16, 2012 |
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Madeleine Bordallo, D-GU
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"Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 4970, the so-called Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. I believe that all Americans are entitled to feel safe, and we must strengthen current laws to continue to protect women and children across our country. This bill, however, does not achieve that goal. Immigrants, native tribes, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender groups are some of our most vulnerable communities, and the bill rolls back years of progress improving Federal efforts against domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking."
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| I Stand With Victims Of Domestic Violence |
May 16, 2012 |
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Maxine Waters, D-CA
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"Each year across the Nation, thousands of women, children, and men who fall victim to domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking no longer have to live in fear because of important victim protections under this law."
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| Honoring Fallen Kansas Police Officers |
May 15, 2012 |
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Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH
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"Mr. President, I come to the floor today to join my colleague, Senator Menendez, and I think some of our other colleagues who will be here soon, to reaffirm our commitment to the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. That act recently passed out of the Senate with a strong bipartisan vote that recognizes our bipartisan commitment to end domestic and sexual abuse, stalking, and dating violence. The House of Representatives will soon be taking a vote on their proposed counterpart to the Violence Against Women Act, and I want to address some of the concerns I have with the bill that is on the floor in the House."
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| Commerce, Justice, Science, And Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 |
May 10, 2012 |
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Jerrold Nadler, D-NY
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"Passed in 1994, VAWA is a landmark piece of legislation that has helped an incalculable number of women and families avoid or recover from crimes of violence. Grant programs under VAWA target domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual assault, and rape. These are crimes many women know all too well."
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