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Violence Against Women - House Approves Bill to Protect Some Women

The House passed its version of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act on May 16, by a vote of 222 - 205.

The House version rolls back protections for immigrant women, leaves out a ban on discrimination among victims according to sexual preference, and passes over the protections for Native women that were included in the Senate bill.

Find out more about the bill and the votes.

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Faith Groups Speak Out for Native Women

FCNL and 29 faith-based organizations urged members of the House and Senate to adopt a version of the Violence Against Women Act that included protections for Native women and other vulnerable groups. Click here to read the letters from faith groups to the House and Senate.

FCNL Statement of Legislative Policy

"Friends have long sought to honor William Penn's commitment to live 'a kind, just and peaceable life' with Native Peoples. In this spirit, while acknowledging and addressing our unjust treatment of this land's original inhabitants, we encourage respectful relations with Native peoples.
Treaties and trust agreements reflect solemn promises and must be honored. The tribal governments established by Native Americans are entitled to set policies that govern life on reservations and that affect tribal members who live off reservations."
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