Violence Against Women Act March 24, 2008 The Violence Against
Women Act (VAWA) Renewal passes the House and Senate and signed
into law New law will safely and effectively meet the needs of
more victims The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is the
cornerstone of our nation's response to domestic and sexual
violence. A strong bipartisan bill to reauthorize VAWA (S. 47)
passed in the Senate on February 12, 2013 (78-22) and in the
House of Representatives on February 28, 2013 (286-138).
President Obama signed the bill into law on March 7, 2013. YOUR
calls made a difference! This is our collective victory for
survivors. Want to make one more call? Visit our Legislative
Action Center to find out how you can thank your Senators and
Representatives for voting for VAWA. What will this renewal of
the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) change? The Violence
Against Women Act (VAWA) has improved our nation's response to
violence. However, not all victims have been protected or
reached. VAWA 2013 will close critical gaps i