Senate Passes Leahy-Crapo Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act By Large Bipartisan Margin
The Senate passed the Leahy-Crapo Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA) in a bipartisan vote of 78-22 on February 12. The bill, which expands protections for victims of domestic and sexual violence and supports existing programs to help victims and their families now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration. Senator Leahy strongly urged his colleagues in the House to take up and pass VAWA in short order as so many American victims of violence rely on the critical programs and services it includes.
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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.
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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.
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Senate Votes To Confirm First Judicial Nominee This Year, February 13, 2013
Comment Of Senator Patrick Leahy On Obama Administration’s Cybersecurity Executive Order, February 13, 2013
Leahy And Collins Introduce Bipartisan Uniting American Families Act, February 13, 2013
Judiciary Committee Holds First Senate Hearing On Immigration Reform In New Congress, February 13, 2013
Comments Of Senator Patrick Leahy On The President’s State Of The Union Message, February 12, 2013
Leahy, Crapo Hail Senate Passage Of Bipartisan VAWA Reauthorization , February 12, 2013
Senate Overwhelmingly Backs Leahy Amendment To Combat Human Trafficking, February 12, 2013
Statement Of Senator Patrick Leahy On His Human Trafficking Amendment To The Violence Against Women Act , February 12, 2013
Statement Of Senator Patrick Leahy At A Hearing On Proposals To Reduce Gun Violence: Protecting Our Communities, February 12, 2013
Leahy Calls On Senate To Support Efforts To Combat Human Trafficking, February 11, 2013
Leahy Announces Witnesses For February 13 Hearing On Comprehensive Immigration Reform, February 8, 2013
New England Senators Applaud Regional Effort to Reduce Carbon Pollution, February 8, 2013