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Jerry Nadler: This critical statute, which we often refer to as VAWA, was signed into law in 1994, to help ensure that women in…

On the recordMarch 6, 2019
This critical statute, which we often refer to as VAWA, was signed into law in 1994, to help ensure that women in America are free from violence and free from fear.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler highlights the historical significance of VAWA in protecting women.

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