Political Quotes

“I thank the chairman for yielding. Domestic violence diminishes us all, and we all have a role to play to prevent abuse, save lives, and protect victims, which is why I stand in strong support of my colleague and friend Congresswoman McBath's Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act. This thoughtful legislation will expand funding for lifesaving services, such as emergency shelter, a crisis hotline, counseling, and legal assistance. It is focused on protecting survivors and preventing domestic violence. The need for safe spaces is in desperate demand. This need has only increased with the pandemic. Abusers are now leveraging circumstances to exert new power and control tactics, like withholding information about COVID-19 and preventing access to medical care. Our work must match this uniquely challenging time, and I believe this legislation does just that. Recently, I visited Laurel House, a domestic violence nonprofit organization in my district, and I think of how this bill would support their mission. Madam Speaker, I thank Representative McBath. This legislation will save lives.”