On the recordMarch 6, 2019
It is really unacceptable that VAWA was allowed to expire on December 21 when it became a casualty of the longest government shutdown in our Nation's history.
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congress.govIt is really unacceptable that VAWA was allowed to expire on December 21 when it became a casualty of the longest government shutdown in our Nation's history.
Cicilline criticizes the expiration of VAWA during a government shutdown.
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