Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Modernize the Violence Against Women Act

Statement

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) yesterday in introducing the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization Act, which reauthorizes VAWA through 2027, preserves advancements made in previous reauthorizations and includes a number of additional improvements to the current law.

"Domestic violence brings fear, hopelessness, pain and depression into the lives of every victim," said Sen. Moran. "We must not only work to end this type of crime, but also care for those who have become victims. This legislation will help give a voice to victims of domestic violence, provide new resources to combat these crimes in rural communities and expand programs to support sexual harassment victims."

"As a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault, I know firsthand the horrific experience too many women face at the hands of a perpetrator," said Sen. Ernst. "That's why for three years I've worked diligently and across the aisle to craft a bill that will modernize this important law to ensure my fellow survivors are supported and empowered. I'm proud our work resulted in bipartisan legislation that can do just that."

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