WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Mike Garcia (CA-25) cosponsored H.R. 1892, a bill that would provide a clean, one-year reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). This bill would provide the reauthorization of important services to protect women and children who are survivors of sexual assault or domestic abuse. The current law expired in February of 2019.

“I am proud to support the clean reauthorization of VAWA, which has proven to provide women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault the help and resources they need,” said Garcia. “The reauthorization of VAWA shouldn’t be a partisan issue, nor should it be tied to more partisan pet projects. I am proud to support this bill that would provide necessary services and resources to survivors of domestic abuse.”

This bill would provide the clean reauthorization of VAWA, which enables funding for safety and support for survivors, increases prevention efforts, expands educational awareness on domestic abuse and sexual assault, and more.