[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 52 (Friday, March 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E282]
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           VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2021

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                               speech of

                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 17, 2021

  Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I voted with great pride for the Violence 
Against Women Act when it originally passed the House in 1994. Since 
then we have made great strides to end gendered violence, but our work 
is not done.
  This reauthorization supports critical efforts to end the scourge of 
violent acts committed against women by bolstering resources for 
survivors, strengthening healthcare for survivors, improving conditions 
for women in custody, closing the law enforcement consent loophole, and 
much more.
  We are debating this bill during a particularly difficult time for 
women because the pandemic has forced victims to be home with their 
abusers.
  This reality underscores the urgency with which Congress must act by 
fully funding and reauthorizing VAWA.

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