[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 147 (Friday, September 20, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5542]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




A CELEBRATION OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT

  (Ms. ROSS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 30th anniversary 
of the signing of the Violence Against Women Act.
  Over the past 30 years, we have made major strides to reduce the 
rates of domestic violence and sexual assault, but there is much more 
to be done.
  In 2022, Congress and President Biden continued to build on this 
landmark legislation with the most recent bipartisan reauthorization of 
VAWA.
  I am proud that the VAWA reauthorization included my bill that will 
enable more survivors to receive timely trauma-informed care from 
sexual assault nurse examiners. These specialized nurses are trained to 
provide comprehensive medical and emotional care. They are also 
equipped to collect forensic evidence that can be used in court.
  We owe it to survivors who endured unspeakable trauma to ensure that 
they get the care and the support that they need. Let's continue 
working together to end the abuse that women have faced for far too 
long.

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