Katherine Clark: “I thank the gentleman for yielding. As the rates of COVID-19 spiked across the country, so did the rates of domestic…”

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. As the rates of COVID-19 spiked across the country, so did the rates of domestic violence. This pandemic within the pandemic must be stopped, and before us are the tools to save lives and end the cycle of violence. The VAWA reauthorization makes crucial improvements to the law. It closes legal loopholes to stop violent partners from accessing firearms. It tackles the growing threat of online harassment by training law enforcement on cybercrimes. It provides services for survivors of dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. And it improves protections for Native women. Today, we stand up for everyone by providing safety everywhere, at home, at work, on campus, and online. Let us vote together to end domestic violence.”