[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 187 (Thursday, November 21, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H9155]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TOGETHER WE FIGHT FOR THE PEOPLE

  (Mrs. McBATH asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. McBATH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak on H.R. 5041, the 
Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act.
  Too many Americans have been injured and too many families have been 
torn apart by domestic violence. One in four women and one in nine men 
will experience some form of domestic violence in their lifetime. 
Victims and survivors span all races, backgrounds, genders, and income 
levels.
  Domestic violence is not just a women's issue. That is why I am proud 
to have introduced FVPSA, with Representatives Gwen Moore,   Tom Cole, 
and   John Katko.
  Though there are centers around the country doing incredible work, 
too many people still are turned away each day due to lack of 
resources. Our bill will provide adequate resources for prevention and 
treatment services.
  I urge all of my colleagues to support this vital bill. Together, we 
fight for the people, help survivors of domestic violence, and prevent 
such tragedies in the future.

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