Violence Against Women Act

The House Passes The Violence Against Women Act Despite Republican Disapproval

On Thursday, the House of Representatives approved a renewed version of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) which guarantees $659 million in funding over the next five years for victims of domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. The bill also protects immigrants, gays and Native Americans from domestic and sexual violence.

Senate Passes Violence Against Women Act: Marco Rubio Explains Why He Voted Against It

On Tuesday, the US Senate voted 78-22 to renew the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) which guarantees $659 million in funding over the next five years for victims of domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. The bill also protects immigrants, gays and Native Americans from domestic and sexual violence.

Violence Against Women Act Expires: Democrats in New Congress Hope to Reauthorize Despite Republican Objections

Amid the manufactured chaos of the fiscal cliff deal, the nineteen-year-old Violence Against Women Act quietly expired without renewal by the House of Representatives.

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