Jerry Nadler: “For nearly three decades, the Violence Against Women Act has provided critical funding to organizations that support…”

“For nearly three decades, the Violence Against Women Act has provided critical funding to organizations that support victims and survivors of gender-based violence. However, Native Hawaiian women, who experience disproportionately high levels of sexual violence, have been excluded from accessing these much-needed resources. S. 7 would allow Native Hawaiian victims and survivors to receive the support they need and would allow Native Hawaiian organizations to increase their efforts to combat sexual violence. Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to support the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.”