[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 57 (Tuesday, April 2, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H2975]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT

  (Mr. LIPINSKI asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of reauthorizing 
the Violence Against Women Act.
  Congress first enacted this bipartisan law 25 years ago to unite our 
Nation in the fight against domestic violence. It ushered in a new era 
of protection for all Americans and continues to provide essential 
support so that victims have the legal tools and resources to seek 
justice and receive care.
  Domestic violence is a horrific crime experienced by one out of three 
women and one out of four men. We must do all we can to stop it.
  Recently, I visited the WINGS domestic violence shelter on the 
southwest side of Chicago, and I was joined by Chicago Police Officer 
Gino Garcia. Gino was only six when his mother, a Chicago police 
officer, was killed by her boyfriend. Gino was inspired to become an 
officer and now works with shelters and other domestic violence 
organizations.
  By reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act, we help 
organizations like WINGS, and we empower victims and save lives. Mr. 
Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the reauthorization of the 
Violence Against Women Act.

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