Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

Washington, DC – One year ago today, President Barack Obama signed the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (P.L. 113-4). Congresswoman Betty McCollum issued the following statement on the anniversary:

“It is heartbreaking that domestic and sexual violence still plague so many women and families in this country. I was proud to have language adopted in the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act that provided Tribal nations with additional tools to ensure the safety of Native women and children. The bill also included my provision to address and prevent child marriage in developing nations.

“Crimes of violence against women and girls hurt not only the victims, but their families and their communities. A year ago, we took a big step in the right direction but our work is not done yet. We must do more to ensure that the women who do so much for our communities and our nation are safe from violence and harm.”

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