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• Latest Action: Mar 07, 2013 Became Public Law No: 113-4.

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This bill's most-recent vote occurred on February 28, 2013, with a roll call of 286 ayes, 138 nays, and 7 not voting.
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This bill's most-recent vote occurred on February 28, 2013, with a roll call of 286 ayes, 138 nays, and 7 not voting.

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Supporting Organizations

• American Association of University Women

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• LPAC

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• Avon Global Center for Women and Justice

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• Self Magazine

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• National Partnership for Women & Families

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• The Woodhull Sexual Freedom Alliance

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• Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, U.S. Section

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• Women’s Environment and Development Organization

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• Women of Reform Judaism

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• US National Committee for UN Women

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• United Food and Commercial Workers International Union

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• Union for Reform Judaism

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• Transgender Law Center

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• Southern Poverty Law Center

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• The Sentencing Project

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• Sealaska Heritage Institute

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• Refugee Women’s Network

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• Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

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• Planned Parenthood Federation of America

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• People For the American Way

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• National Women’s Law Center

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• National Urban League

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• National Legal Aid and Defender Association

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• National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty

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• National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health

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• National Immigration Law Center

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• National Health Law Program

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• National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Action Fund

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• National Fair Housing Alliance

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• National Employment Law Project

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• National Education Association

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• National Council on Independent Living

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• National Council of Jewish Women

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• National Community Reinvestment Coalition

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• National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development

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• National Center for Transgender Equality

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• National Center for Lesbian Rights

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• National Black Justice Coalition

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• National Bar Association

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• National Association of Social Workers

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• National Association of Human Rights Workers

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• Maryknoll Sisters

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• Log Cabin Republicans

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• League of United Latin American Citizens

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• LatinoJustice PRLDEF

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• Jewish Council for Public Affairs

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• International Center for Research on Women

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• Institute for Science and Human Values, Inc.

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• Human Rights Campaign

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• Hip Hop Caucus

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• GlobalSolutions.org

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• GetEQUAL

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• Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network

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• Friends Committee on National Legislation

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• Family Equality Council

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• Disciples Home Missions & Family and Children's Ministries of the Christian Church

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• Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund

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• Communications Workers of America

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• Coalition on Human Needs

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• CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers

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• Center for Women Policy Studies

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• Center for Women's Global Leadership

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• Association of Jewish Family & Children’s Agencies

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• Association of Flight Attendants

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• Asian Pacific American Legal Center

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• Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance

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• Asian American Justice Center

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• Anti-Defamation League

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• American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee

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• American Federation of Teachers

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• American Federation of Government Employees

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• American Association of People with Disabilities

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• Alaska Federation of Natives

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• AIDS United

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• AFL-CIO

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• 9to5

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• Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

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• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

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• AFSCME

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• National Organization for Women

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• Young Women's Christian Association

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• Jewish Women International

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• Faith Trust Institute

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• American Sexual Health Association

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• United Church of Christ

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• Center for American Progress

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• Tahirih Justice Center

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• Girls, Inc.

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• National Congress of American Indians

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Opposing Organizations

• Family Research Council

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• Stop Abusive and Violent Environments

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• Heritage Action for America

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• A Voice For Men

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• On February 05, 2013, by molonlabe - I would never support a bill that is 222 pages long. It is filled with wasteful government spending and creates numerous new government databases.

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  As noted by molonlabe, a user on OpenCongress.org, on February 05, 2013, "I would never support a bill that is 222 pages long. It is filled with wasteful government spending and creates numerous new government databases."
• On February 27, 2013, by SMLArmory - Agreed, Molonlabe, besides this is a states right issue. When do the Feds ever prosecute local cases anyway? 10th Amendment. MOLON LABE

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  As noted by SMLArmory, a user on OpenCongress.org, on February 27, 2013, "Agreed, Molonlabe, besides this is a states right issue. When do the Feds ever prosecute local cases anyway? 10th Amendment. MOLON LABE"

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Highly Rated News Articles

• Congress Passes LGBT-Inclusive Violence Against Women Act - February 28, 2013 by towleroad - ...Bill S.47, which re-authorizes a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) by a vote of 286 to 138. The bi-partisan version of S. 47 includes explicit protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people. We thank the all of the bill’s

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  As noted by towleroad on February 28, 2013, "...Bill S.47, which re-authorizes a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) by a vote of 286 to 138. The bi-partisan version of S. 47 includes explicit protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people. We thank the all of the bill’s" (http://www.towleroad.com/2013/02/congress-passes-lgbt-inclusive-violence-against-women-act.html)
• Crucial anti-violence legislation needs renewal - February 20, 2013 by The Norwich Evening Sun - ...since its passage in 1994, VAWA became a partisan issue. We cannot let this happen again. The Senate overwhelmingly passed S.47 to reauthorize VAWA (78-22) on Feb. 12. We must ensure that the House follows suit. The fact is that VAWA saves lives, suppor

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  As noted by The Norwich Evening Sun on February 20, 2013, "...since its passage in 1994, VAWA became a partisan issue. We cannot let this happen again. The Senate overwhelmingly passed S.47 to reauthorize VAWA (78-22) on Feb. 12. We must ensure that the House follows suit. The fact is that VAWA saves lives, suppor" (http://www.eveningsun.com/opinion/ci_22627823/crucial-anti-violence-legislation-needs-renewal?source=rss)
• Congress.org: How Hawaii's Elected Officials Voted - February 11, 2013 - February 11, 2013 by Hawaii Reporter - ...deficit. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted Not Voting......send e-mail or see bio Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 - S.47 The Senate will continue debate on the bill starting Monday, February 11. Six debates are scheduled for consideration incl

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  As noted by Hawaii Reporter on February 11, 2013, "...deficit. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted Not Voting......send e-mail or see bio Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 - S.47 The Senate will continue debate on the bill starting Monday, February 11. Six debates are scheduled for consideration incl" (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HawaiiReporterNews/~3/o9h9GCtJhTY/123)