Leahy Calls On Republicans To Uphold Bipartisan History And Pass The Violence Against Women Act
As lead sponsor of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, Senator Leahy spoke on the Senate floor on the 18th anniversary of the law's original enactment, September 13, about the importance of renewing the program’s charter. While the legislation won strong bipartisan support in the Senate, House Republicans have failed to act on this consensus bill. Senator Leahy was joined by several Democratic Senators in calling for swift action to renew VAWA.
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The Violence Against Women Act
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was enacted in 1994, and has been the bedrock of the federal government’s response to domestic violence every since.
Read More »Agriculture, Nutrition and Dairy
Vermont's Farmers are a critical part of the state's economy, history and culture. Senator Leahy has been a long-time champion for Vermont agriculture, anti-hunger and environmental priorities.
Read More »Jobs & The Economy
Vermont is home to many innovative small businesses as well as high technology companies, specialty food companies, and other drivers of economic activity providing tens of thousands of jobs to Vermonters.
Read More »Health Care Reform
Senator Leahy supports health insurance reform that will help all Americans access affordable health insurance that provides quality care. You will find information on the latest bills before Congress and answers to frequently asked questions.
Read More »Education
In Vermont, schools are at the core of what brings our communities together. Vermonters understand the importance of giving our children a quality education and Senator Leahy believes no student should be denied the opportunities of an education because of their family’s financial resources.
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Leahy, Welch, Sanders Push For Stopgap Patch For The Dairy Safety Net Until New Farm Bill Is Enacted, September 14, 2012
Congress Clears Leahy Bill To Renew Job-Creating Foreign Investment Program That Has Spurred Investments Across Vermont, September 14, 2012
On the Eighteenth Anniversary of Landmark Law, Leahy Calls on Republicans to Uphold Bipartisan History and Pass the Violence Against Women Act, September 13, 2012
Vermont Communities To Receive Additional Post-Irene Support From $300,000 U.S. Economic Development Administration Investment, September 12, 2012
Comment Of Senator Patrick Leahy On The Death Of Four Americans, Including Ambassador Stevens, During Attacks On U.S. Consulate In Libya, September 12, 2012
Leahy Chairs Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Reviewing The Citizens United Court And The Continuing Importance of the Voting Rights Act, September 12, 2012
Reflections Of Senator Patrick Leahy On The Anniversary Of The Attacks Of September 11, 2001, September 11, 2012
Statement Of Senator Patrick Leahy On Extension Of The Production Tax Credit For Wind Energy, September 11, 2012
Leahy Calls On Senate Republicans To Drop Blockade Of Consensus Judicial Picks, September 10, 2012
Comment Of Senator Patrick Leahy On Judge’s Ruling In Favor Of Somali Victims Of Torture, August 29, 2012
On Anniversary Of Irene’s Onset, Leahy In Burlington Announces Vermont Weather Radar Upgrade, August 27, 2012
Senators to Justice Department: Revise Hate Crime Laws to Protect Sikhs, August 23, 2012