[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 50 (Wednesday, March 17, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H1483]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            PROTECTING ALL AMERICANS FROM VIOLENCE AND ABUSE

  (Ms. STEVENS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. STEVENS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this bipartisan bill 
to protect Americans from violence and abuse and to ensure that 
survivors of domestic abuse have access to the services they need.
  I rise in support of a single mom hiding in a shelter with her two 
children. I rise in support of a mother looking to flee an abusive 
marriage with her children covered in disinfectant chemicals. These are 
the conversations I have had with women in my district, in Michigan 11.
  The Violence Against Women Act reauthorizes funding for a variety of 
critical grant programs, including for victim services, prevention, 
training, education, enforcement, economic stability, and on.
  Two years ago, Mr. Speaker, I walked with my colleagues over to the 
Senate majority leader's office to demand a vote on this 
reauthorization, and he refused to see us. He refused to even allow a 
vote.
  Today, Mr. Speaker, as I rise, I look forward to working with a new 
Senate majority leader and a new President who will commit to 
protecting all Americans from violence in the household.

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