John,

This month is the anniversary of when the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was first signed into law by President Clinton in 1994.

Since inception, VAWA has provided essential protections to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Because of this it has been fundamental in preventing and responding to gender-based violence wherever it occurs, and in all of its forms.

Since then it has been reauthorized, after lengthy battles, multiple times – most recently this March. The most recent authorization strengthens this landmark bill by including:

• Expansion of jurisdiction for American Indian and Alaska Native tribes to protect their communities from domestic and sexual violence.
• Increasing support services in underserved communities.
• Improving the healthcare system’s response to domestic violence and sexual assault.

I have always fought to protect VAWA throughout my time in Congress and will continue to push for the support that Washingtonians need. Please continue to support my campaign by chipping in so we can keep fighting together. >> To commemorate VAWA, it’s important to reflect on the progress that it has created and how continuous support can build progress for everyone.

Incidents of domestic violence and sexual assault have declined significantly since the VAWA first took effect. Since its passage in 1994, every state has enacted laws making stalking a crime and each state has strengthened their criminal rape statutes.

We still need to fight for a future without gender-based violence and create a society where survivors are supported and all people can live free from abuse. But I know support like yours is what allows us to always create progress towards this vision.

Please donate whatever you can to keep supporting my campaign. We need fighters like you to keep important progress like the VAWA going. >>>

Thank you for joining us in support of survivors across the country.

– Suzan DelBene

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