From May 16, 2012
Washington – The Human Rights Campaign is condemning a
highly partisan vote in the U.S. House of Representatives, where GOP
lawmakers just passed a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women
Act (VAWA). Unlike the bipartisan and LGBT-inclusive Senate version,
the House bill fails to address discrimination faced by LGBT victims of
domestic violence. The bill passed 222-205, with 23 Republicans
opposing it.
Reauthorizing VAWA need not have been a partisan fight. Rep. Judy
Biggert (R-IL) wanted to offer an amendment to the bill that would have
increased protections for LGBT victims, but the House Republican
leadership blocked her from even offering the amendment.
“Today, House Republicans put partisan politics above the well-being of
victims of domestic abuse,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “It is
unfortunate – though not surprising – that some lawmakers refuse to
acknowledge the basic dignity and respect LGBT domestic violence victims
deserve. These lawmakers are leaving victims out in the cold with
nowhere to turn for help, and attempting to further stigmatize many of
the stereotypes associated with domestic abuse. We urge lawmakers to
work together in conference so that VAWA is inclusive of all victims of
domestic abuse.”
Continue reading: http://www.hrc.org
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