Leahy’s Bipartisan Legislation To Support Victims of Domestic And Sexual Violence Signed Into Law
One of Senator Leahy’s photos from the signing ceremony March 7 for enactment of the Leahy-Crapo Violence Against Women Act. In addition to the President’s signature are the signatures of Senator Leahy (as President Pro Tem of the Senate) and House Speaker John Boehner.
Featured Issues
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.
Read More »What’s New
Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing On Due Process And Immigration, March 20, 2013
Bipartisan Legislation To Give Judges More Flexibility For Federal Sentences Introduced, March 20, 2013
Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing On Domestic Use Of Drones , March 20, 2013
Statement Of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) Sequestration’s Impact on Vermont Senate Floor, March 19, 2013
Statement Of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee, On Judicial Nominations, March 19, 2013
Leahy, Lee Introduce Legislation To Update Electronic Communications Privacy Act, March 19, 2013
Leahy Announces $200,000 Grant To Target Domestic Violence Homicides In Rutland, March 19, 2013
On Anniversary Of Historic SCOTUS Decision, Leahy Introduces Gideon’s Promise Act, March 18, 2013
Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing On Families And Comprehensive Immigration Reform , March 18, 2013
Comment Of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) On The Nomination Of Tom Perez To Be Secretary Of Labor, March 18, 2013
Leahy Lauds Multiple Federal Economic Flood-Recovery Tools Being Deployed This Week In Bennington, Windham and Windsor Counties, March 15, 2013
Bill Introduced In House and Senate To Improve Veterans Groups Access To Surplus Federal Property, March 15, 2013