[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20829]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                   VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 2000

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                               speech of

                            HON. BARBARA LEE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 26, 2000

  Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to strongly urge the Senate to 
reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Last week, the House 
passed VAWA by a vote of 415-3.
  VAWA's authorization expired on September 30, 2000. This means that 
the funding for these programs is scheduled to run out this month.
  This law has provided battered women and their children, a safe 
haven, and the support necessary for their physical and emotional 
security.
  VAWA has given a second chance to these women as well as saved many 
of their lives.
  Violence against women should not be tolerated.
  This legislation provides greater protections to all women who have 
been victimized and abused.
  I join my colleagues in urging the Senate to pass the reauthorization 
bill now.
  The women and the children of this nation are depending on the 
passage of this important piece of legislation to help stop violent 
crimes against women.

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