Nancy Pelosi Pushes Paul Ryan to Hold Vote on Landmark Domestic Violence Law Before It Expires

 

'We urge Republicans to end their assault on the rights and safety of women,' House minority leader says.

By  Emily Shugerman

The top Democrat in the House of Representatives had called on Speaker Paul Ryan to hold a vote on the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), calling it “shocking and shameful” that he has so far refused to do so.

Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urged Mr Ryan on Monday to hold a vote on the bill, which would extend the landmark legislation another five years, while expanding on some of its existing protections.

Ms Pelosi also pushed back on plans to include a short-term reauthorisation in a larger spending bill, calling it “an abdication of our responsibilities to women in our country”.

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Source: The Independent