Katie Porter: “I believe that the Violence Against Women Act programs provide much needed services to victims of domestic violence…”

“I believe that the Violence Against Women Act programs provide much needed services to victims of domestic violence throughout our country. I was glad to provide as much funding to these vital programs as I could under the current allocation to our subcommittee. I was particularly pleased to provide over $57 million to the battered women's shelters. This money is critical because it goes directly to the victims of domestic violence and helps them to escape the violence and begin their lives anew. As pleased as I was to provide $61 million to the Violence Against Women Act programs, I believe these crucial programs should be fully funded. It is my understanding that the Senate subcommittee for Labor- HHS appropriations has a 602(b) allocation that will allow it to fully fund these programs. In addition, it is my understanding that Chairman Specter currently intends to fully fund VAWA programs.”