Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives recently and urged her colleagues to support the reauthorization of The Violence Against Women Act.
"The 113th Congress will not only need to work to further strengthen our country’s economic well being, we will also need to find solutions to make sure that all Americans are treated fairly and equally. That’s why it is critical that Congress pass the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Re-authorization."
"Since its inception, Violence Against Women Act has always been bipartisan. Last April, the Senate passed a strong, bipartisan VAWA Re-authorization. Unfortunately, the measure failed in the House, but it must pass in the 113th Congress. The safety and security of American women should never be politicized and never has been in the past."
"It is my hope that we can put the politics of the last election aside, and get down to the business of legislating sensible policy for the American people. We must reaffirm our commitment that women in the United States are offered all necessary legal protections.' - Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
