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H.R.5331 Violence Against Immigrant Women Act of 2012, 112th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Oct 01, 2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.

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    • JUF News : Domestic violence bill passes U.S. House - May 26, 2012 by Karina Grudnikov - Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released an Op-Ed discussing her concerns with the VAWA bill that passed and the merits of a bill she introduced, H.R. 5331, which more closely resembles the Senate version. The major ...

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      As noted by Karina Grudnikov on May 26, 2012, "Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released an Op-Ed discussing her concerns with the VAWA bill that passed and the merits of a bill she introduced, H.R. 5331, which more closely resembles the Senate version. The major ..." (/url?q=http://www.juf.org/news/local.aspx%3Fid%3D415539&sa=U&ei=55XIT8mfIILW2gWSxfTkDQ&ved=0CC8QmAEwAg&usg=AFQjCNGjmNb9ncM_lqBwdTaSucdebyqy3A)
    • JUF News : Domestic violence bill passes U.S. House - May 26, 2012 by Karina Grudnikov - Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released an Op-Ed discussing her concerns with the VAWA bill that passed and the merits of a bill she introduced, H.R. 5331, which more closely resembles the Senate version. The major ...

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      As noted by Karina Grudnikov on May 26, 2012, "Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released an Op-Ed discussing her concerns with the VAWA bill that passed and the merits of a bill she introduced, H.R. 5331, which more closely resembles the Senate version. The major ..." (/url?q=http://www.juf.org/news/local.aspx%3Fid%3D415539&sa=U&ei=ZgXGT9PlH4qO2wXK5OTNAQ&ved=0CCoQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNE13tBVnTickmrWwGy6oq7-l9V7Kw)
    • JUF News : Domestic violence bill passes U.S. House - May 26, 2012 by Karina Grudnikov - Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released an Op-Ed discussing her concerns with the VAWA bill that passed and the merits of a bill she introduced, H.R. 5331, which more closely resembles the Senate version. The major ...

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      As noted by Karina Grudnikov on May 26, 2012, "Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released an Op-Ed discussing her concerns with the VAWA bill that passed and the merits of a bill she introduced, H.R. 5331, which more closely resembles the Senate version. The major ..." (/url?q=http://www.juf.org/news/local.aspx%3Fid%3D415539&sa=U&ei=rVbDT42IAaOq2gWjz4mJAQ&ved=0CCoQmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNFPRTrQBZc97doHffFcmOcXZfY92A)

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    • New version of VAWA exposes immigrant victims to ‘more danger.’ U.S. HOUSE ROLLS BACK VAWA - May 27, 2012 by Philippine News - ESHOO: ‘UNWINDS COMMITMENT’ Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Palo Alto) issued the following statement last week after voting against a flawed House Republican bill (H.R. 4970): Eshoo is also a cosponsor of H.R. 5331, the Violence Against Immigrant Women Act.

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      As noted by Philippine News on May 27, 2012, "ESHOO: ‘UNWINDS COMMITMENT’ Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Palo Alto) issued the following statement last week after voting against a flawed House Republican bill (H.R. 4970): Eshoo is also a cosponsor of H.R. 5331, the Violence Against Immigrant Women Act." (http://www.philippinenews.com/immigration/6989.html)
    • New version of VAWA exposes immigrant victims to ‘more danger.’ U.S. HOUSE ROLLS BACK VAWA - May 27, 2012 by Philippine News - Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Palo Alto) issued the following statement last week after voting against a flawed House Republican bill (H.R. 4970): Eshoo is also a cosponsor of H.R. 5331, the Violence Against Immigrant Women Act. This legislation improves access to

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      As noted by Philippine News on May 27, 2012, "Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Palo Alto) issued the following statement last week after voting against a flawed House Republican bill (H.R. 4970): Eshoo is also a cosponsor of H.R. 5331, the Violence Against Immigrant Women Act. This legislation improves access to" (http://www.philippinenews.com/immigration/6989.html?tmpl=component&layout=default&page=)
    • Republican Partisan Bill H.R. 4970 Will Make Life More Difficult for Domestic Abuse Victims - May 15, 2012 by DAILY KOS - I have introduced – along with Representative Judy Chu – the Violence Against Immigrant Women Act (H.R. 5331). Our bill would streamline the processing of VAWA cases and make adjustments to help victims escape from their abusers and overcome ...

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      As noted by DAILY KOS on May 15, 2012, "I have introduced – along with Representative Judy Chu – the Violence Against Immigrant Women Act (H.R. 5331). Our bill would streamline the processing of VAWA cases and make adjustments to help victims escape from their abusers and overcome ..." (http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/05/15/1091827/-Republican-Partisan-Bill-H-R-4970-Will-Make-Life-More-Difficult-for-Domestic-Abuse-Victims)
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