Obama : Passage of the Violence Against Women Act
President on the House Passage of the Violence Against Women Act
I was pleased to see the House of Representatives come together and
vote to reauthorize and strengthen the Violence Against Women Act. Over
more than two decades, this law has saved countless lives and
transformed the way we treat victims of abuse. Today’s vote will go even
further by continuing to reduce domestic violence, improving how we
treat victims of rape, and extending protections to Native American
women and members of the LGBT community. The bill also reauthorizes the
Trafficking Victims Protection Act, providing critical support for both
international and domestic victims of trafficking and helping ensure
traffickers are brought to justice. I want to thank leaders from both
parties – especially Leader Pelosi, Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator
Leahy – for everything they’ve done to make this happen. Renewing this
bill is an important step towards making sure no one in America is
forced to live in fear, and I look forward to signing it into law as
soon as it hits my desk.
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