Senator Leahy Holds First Congressional Hearing On Immigration Reform
Senator Leahy chaired a Judiciary Committee hearing on comprehensive immigration reform issues on February 13, the first on this topic in the 113th Congress. The chief witness at the hearing was the Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano.
Above, Senator Leahy looks on as Secretary Napolitano greets Senator Dianne Feinstein of California. To their right is Senator Chuck Schumer of New York.
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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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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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Comment Of Senator Patrick Leahy On Department Of Justice Announcement Of New Forensics Initiative, February 15, 2013
SJC Sends 13 Judicial Nominees To Full Senate, February 14, 2013
Statement Of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) On The Nomination Of Chuck Hagel To Be Secretary of Defense, February 14, 2013
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