VAWA has been one of the most effective vehicles for fighting domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. I am pleased that this critical piece of legislation has finally passed the House and that we will continue our nation's commitment to ending violence against women. H.R. 1248, the Violence Against Women Act of 2000, doubles funding for programs for battered women's shelters and services, education and training for judges and court personnel, domestic violence and child abuse enforcement, stalker and violence reduction, sexual assault prevention, and for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Udall is a cosponsor of the legislation, which now moves to the Senate for its consideration.
Timing is critical.
VAWA is scheduled to expire at the end of this week.