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VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2012

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THE AMENDMENT
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS.
SEC. 3. VAWA DEFINITIONS AND GRANT CONDITIONS.
SEC. 4. ACCOUNTABILITY PROVISIONS.
SEC. 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
TITLE I--ENHANCING JUDICIAL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TOOLS TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
SEC. 101. STOP GRANTS.
SEC. 102. GRANTS TO ENCOURAGE ARREST POLICIES AND ENFORCEMENT OF PROTECTION ORDERS.
SEC. 103. LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS.
SEC. 104. CONSOLIDATION OF GRANTS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM.
`SEC. 1301. COURT TRAINING AND SUPERVISED VISITATION IMPROVEMENTS.
SEC. 105. COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM.
SEC. 106. OUTREACH AND SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS GRANT.
`SEC. 120. GRANTS FOR OUTREACH AND SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.
SEC. 107. CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES GRANT.
SEC. 108. REDUCTION IN RAPE KIT BACKLOG.
SEC. 109. ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT TRAINING PROGRAMS.
SEC. 110. CHILD ABUSE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR JUDICIAL PERSONNEL AND PRACTITIONERS.
TITLE II--IMPROVING SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING
SEC. 201. SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROGRAM.
SEC. 202. RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND CHILD ABUSE ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE.
SEC. 203. TRAINING AND SERVICES TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES GRANTS.
SEC. 204. GRANT FOR TRAINING AND SERVICES TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN LATER LIFE.
`SEC. 40802. GRANT FOR TRAINING AND SERVICES TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN LATER LIFE.
TITLE III--SERVICES, PROTECTION, AND JUSTICE FOR YOUNG VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
SEC. 301. RAPE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION GRANT.
SEC. 302. CREATING HOPE THROUGH OUTREACH, OPTIONS, SERVICES, AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
`SEC. 41201. CREATING HOPE THROUGH OUTREACH, OPTIONS, SERVICES, AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH (CHOOSE CHILDREN AND...SEC. 303. GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIMES ON CAMPUSES.
SEC. 304. NATIONAL CENTER FOR CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY.
`PART LL--NATIONAL CENTER FOR CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY
`SEC. 3021. NATIONAL CENTER FOR CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY.
TITLE IV--VIOLENCE REDUCTION PRACTICES
SEC. 401. STUDY CONDUCTED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION.
SEC. 402. SAVING MONEY AND REDUCING TRAGEDIES THROUGH PREVENTION GRANTS.
`SEC. 41303. SAVING MONEY AND REDUCING TRAGEDIES THROUGH PREVENTION (SMART PREVENTION).
TITLE V--STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM'S RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING
`SEC. 399P. GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM'S RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT,...TITLE VI--SAFE HOMES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING
SEC. 601. HOUSING PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING.
`CHAPTER 1--GRANT PROGRAMS';
`CHAPTER 2--HOUSING RIGHTS
`SEC. 41411. HOUSING PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING.
SEC. 602. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING.
SEC. 603. ADDRESSING THE HOUSING NEEDS OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING.
TITLE VII--ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
SEC. 701. NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON WORKPLACE RESPONSES TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
TITLE VIII--IMMIGRATION PROVISIONS
SEC. 801. FRAUD PREVENTION INITIATIVES.
SEC. 802. CLARIFICATION OF THE REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO U VISAS.
SEC. 803. PROTECTIONS FOR A FIANCEE OR FIANCE OF A CITIZEN.
SEC. 804. REGULATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARRIAGE BROKERS.
SEC. 805. GAO REPORT.
SEC. 806. TEMPORARY NATURE OF U VISA STATUS.
SEC. 807. ANNUAL REPORT ON IMMIGRATION APPLICATIONS MADE BY VICTIMS OF ABUSE.
SEC. 808. PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN OF VAWA SELF-PETITIONERS.
SEC. 809. PUBLIC CHARGE.
SEC. 810. AGE-OUT PROTECTION FOR U VISA APPLICANTS.
SEC. 811. HARDSHIP WAIVERS.
SEC. 812. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FOR NATIONAL SECURITY PURPOSE.
SEC. 813. GAO REPORT ON REQUIREMENTS TO COOPERATE WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS.
SEC. 814. CONSIDERATION OF OTHER EVIDENCE.
TITLE IX--SAFETY FOR INDIAN WOMEN
SEC. 901. GRANTS TO INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS.
SEC. 902. GRANTS TO INDIAN TRIBAL COALITIONS.
SEC. 903. CONSULTATION.
SEC. 904. ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH ON VIOLENCE AGAINST INDIAN WOMEN.
SEC. 905. ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TRIBAL LIAISONS.
TITLE X--CRIMINAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 1001. CRIMINAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE.
`Sec. 250. Penalties for sexual abuse
SEC. 1002. SEXUAL ABUSE IN CUSTODIAL SETTINGS.
SEC. 1003. CRIMINAL PROVISION RELATING TO STALKING, INCLUDING CYBERSTALKING.
`SEC. 2261A. STALKING.
SEC. 1004. AMENDMENTS TO THE FEDERAL ASSAULT STATUTE.
SEC. 1005. MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCE.
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR THE LEGISLATION
DOJ AND HHS GRANT PROGRAMS
GRANT ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY
IMMIGRATION REFORMS TO REDUCE FRAUD, PROTECT THE TRUE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND ASSIST POLICE AND PROSECUTORS IN...RESOURCES TO ADDRESS VIOLENCE AGAINST INDIAN WOMEN
ENHANCED CRIMINAL PENALTIES
HEARINGS
COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
COMMITTEE VOTES
COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT FINDINGS
NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY AND TAX EXPENDITURES
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE COST ESTIMATE
H.R. 4970--VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2012.
AS ORDERED REPORTED BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ON MAY 8, 2012.
SUMMARY
ESTIMATED COST TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
BASIS OF ESTIMATE
PAY-AS-YOU-GO CONSIDERATIONS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND PRIVATE-SECTOR IMPACT
PREVIOUS CBO ESTIMATE
ESTIMATE PREPARED BY:
ESTIMATE APPROVED BY:
PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
ADVISORY ON EARMARKS
SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS
TITLE I--ENHANCING JUDICIAL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TOOLS TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
TITLE II--IMPROVING SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING
TITLE III--SERVICES, PROTECTION, AND JUSTICE FOR YOUNG VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
TITLE IV--VIOLENCE REDUCTION PRACTICES
TITLE V--STRENGTHENING THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM'S RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING
TITLE VI--SAFE HOMES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING
TITLE VII--ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
TITLE VIII--IMMIGRATION PROVISIONS
TITLE IX--SAFETY FOR INDIAN WOMEN
TITLE X--CRIMINAL PROVISIONS
CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW MADE BY THE BILL, AS REPORTED
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 1994
TITLE IV--VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
SEC. 40002. DEFINITIONS AND GRANT PROVISIONS.
Subtitle A--Safe Streets for Women
CHAPTER 5--ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
SEC. 40152. TRAINING PROGRAMS.
Subtitle B--Safe Homes for Women
CHAPTER 10--RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE ENFORCEMENT
SEC. 40295. RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, AND CHILD ABUSE ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE.
SEC. 40299. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR [Struck out->][ CHILD VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, STALKING,...CHAPTER 11--RESEARCH ON EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
[Struck out->][ SEC. 40297. RESEARCH ON EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS IN THE HEALTH CARE SETTING. ][<-Struck out]
[Struck out->][ SEC. 40802. ENHANCED TRAINING AND SERVICES TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST AND ABUSE OF WOMEN LATER IN LIFE....SEC. 40802. GRANT FOR TRAINING AND SERVICES TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN LATER LIFE.
[Struck out->][ Subtitle J--Violence Against Women Act Court Training and Improvements ][<-Struck out]
[Struck out->][ SEC. 41001. SHORT TITLE. ][<-Struck out]
[Struck out->][ SEC. 41002. PURPOSE. ][<-Struck out]
[Struck out->][ SEC. 41003. GRANT REQUIREMENTS. ][<-Struck out]
[Struck out->][ SEC. 41004. NATIONAL EDUCATION CURRICULA. ][<-Struck out]
[Struck out->][ SEC. 41005. TRIBAL CURRICULA. ][<-Struck out]
[Struck out->][ SEC. 41006. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. ][<-Struck out]
Subtitle L--Services, Education, Protection and Justice for Young Victims of Violence
[Struck out->][ SEC. 41201. SERVICES TO ADVOCATE FOR AND RESPOND TO YOUTH. ][<-Struck out]
[Struck out->][ SEC. 41202. ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR YOUTH. ][<-Struck out]
SEC. 41201. CREATING HOPE THROUGH OUTREACH, OPTIONS, SERVICES, AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH (CHOOSE CHILDREN AND...Subtitle M--Strengthening America's Families by Preventing Violence Against Women and Children
[Struck out->][ SEC. 41303. GRANTS TO ASSIST CHILDREN AND YOUTH EXPOSED TO VIOLENCE. ][<-Struck out]
[Struck out->][ SEC. 41305. ENGAGING MEN AND YOUTH IN PREVENTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT,...SEC. 41303. SAVING MONEY AND REDUCING TRAGEDIES THROUGH PREVENTION (SMART PREVENTION).
Subtitle N--Addressing the Housing Needs of Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking
CHAPTER 1--GRANT PROGRAMS
SEC. 41402. PURPOSE.
SEC. 41403. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 41404. COLLABORATIVE GRANTS TO INCREASE THE LONG-TERM STABILITY OF VICTIMS.
SEC. 41405. GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING.
CHAPTER 2--HOUSING RIGHTS
SEC. 41411. HOUSING PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING.
Subtitle O--National Resource Center
SEC. 41501. GRANT FOR NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER ON WORKPLACE RESPONSES TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
Subtitle P--Sexual Assault Services
SEC. 41601. SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES PROGRAM.
OMNIBUS CRIME CONTROL AND SAFE STREETS ACT OF 1968
TITLE I--JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT
PART A--OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
SEC. 109. OFFICE OF AUDIT, ASSESSMENT, AND MANAGEMENT.
PART J--FUNDING
AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS
PART T--GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN
SEC. 2001. PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM AND GRANTS.
SEC. 2007. STATE GRANTS.
SEC. 2010. RAPE EXAM PAYMENTS.
SEC. 2011. COSTS FOR CRIMINAL CHARGES AND PROTECTION ORDERS.
SEC. 2015. GRANTS TO INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS.
PART U--GRANTS TO ENCOURAGE ARREST POLICIES
SEC. 2101. GRANTS.
SEC. 2102. APPLICATIONS.
PART LL--NATIONAL CENTER FOR CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY
SEC. 3021. NATIONAL CENTER FOR CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY.
SECTION 1201 OF THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 2000
SEC. 1201. LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS.
VICTIMS OF TRAFFICKING AND VIOLENCE PROTECTION ACT OF 2000
DIVISION B--VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT OF 2000
TITLE III--LIMITING THE EFFECTS OF VIOLENCE ON CHILDREN
[Struck out->][ SEC. 10402. SAFE HAVENS FOR CHILDREN. ][<-Struck out]
SEC. 1301. COURT TRAINING AND SUPERVISED VISITATION IMPROVEMENTS.
TITLE IV--STRENGTHENING EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
SEC. 1402. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND ENHANCED SERVICES TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST AND ABUSE OF WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES.
CRIME CONTROL ACT OF 1990
TITLE II--VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE ACT OF 1990
Subtitle B--Court-Appointed Special Advocate Program
SEC. 216. PURPOSE.
SEC. 217. STRENGTHENING OF THE COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM.
SEC. 219. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2005
TITLE I--ENHANCING JUDICIAL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TOOLS TO COMBAT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
[Struck out->][ SEC. 120. GRANTS FOR OUTREACH TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. ][<-Struck out]
SEC. 120. GRANTS FOR OUTREACH AND SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS.
SEC. 121. ENHANCING CULTURALLY [Struck out->][ AND LINGUISTICALLY ][<-Struck out] SPECIFIC SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF...TITLE III--SERVICES, PROTECTION, AND JUSTICE FOR YOUNG VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
SEC. 304. GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIMES ON CAMPUSES.
TITLE IV--STRENGTHENING AMERICA'S FAMILIES BY PREVENTING VIOLENCE
SEC. 402. STUDY CONDUCTED BY THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION.
[Struck out->][ SEC. 403. PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN. ][<-Struck out]
TITLE IX--SAFETY FOR INDIAN WOMEN
SEC. 903. CONSULTATION.
SEC. 904. ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH ON VIOLENCE AGAINST INDIAN WOMEN.
SEC. 905. TRACKING OF VIOLENCE AGAINST INDIAN WOMEN.
SECTION 2 OF THE DNA ANALYSIS BACKLOG ELIMINATION ACT OF 2000
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF GRANTS.
VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE ACT OF 1990
TITLE II--VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE ACT OF 1990
Subtitle C--Child Abuse Training Programs for Judicial Personnel and Practitioners
SEC. 224. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT
TITLE III--GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
PART J--PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF INJURIES
SEC. 393A. USE OF ALLOTMENTS FOR RAPE PREVENTION EDUCATION.
PART P--ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
SEC. 399P. GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM'S RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT,...TITLE VII--HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION
PART D--INTERDISCIPLINARY, COMMUNITY-BASED LINKAGES
[Struck out->][ SEC. 758. INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING AND EDUCATION ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND OTHER TYPES OF VIOLENCE AND...UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1937
TITLE I--GENERAL PROGRAM OF ASSISTED HOUSING
CONTRACT PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
LOWER INCOME HOUSING ASSISTANCE
IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT
TITLE II--IMMIGRATION
CHAPTER 1--SELECTION SYSTEM
PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING IMMIGRANT STATUS
CHAPTER 2--QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION OF ALIENS; TRAVEL CONTROL OF CITIZENS AND ALIENS
GENERAL CLASSES OF ALIENS INELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE VISAS AND INELIGIBLE FOR ADMISSION; WAIVERS OF INADMISSIBILITY
ADMISSION OF NONIMMIGRANTS
CONDITIONAL PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR CERTAIN ALIEN SPOUSES AND SONS AND DAUGHTERS
CHAPTER 4--INSPECTION, APPREHENSION, EXAMINATION, EXCLUSION, AND REMOVAL
GENERAL CLASSES OF DEPORTABLE ALIENS
CANCELLATION OF REMOVAL; ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS
CHAPTER 5--ADJUSTMENT AND CHANGE OF STATUS
ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS OF NONIMMIGRANT TO THAT OF PERSON ADMITTED FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE
INTERNATIONAL MARRIAGE BROKER REGULATION ACT OF 2005
TITLE VIII--PROTECTION OF BATTERED AND TRAFFICKED IMMIGRANTS
Subtitle D--International Marriage Broker Regulation
SEC. 833. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANTS AND REGULATION OF INTERNATIONAL MARRIAGE BROKERS.
SECTION 384 OF THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND IMMIGRANT RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1996
SEC. 384. PENALTIES FOR DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.
TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE
PART I--CRIMES
CHAPTER 7--ASSAULT
Sec. 113. Assaults within maritime and territorial jurisdiction
CHAPTER 13--CIVIL RIGHTS
Sec. 250. Penalties for sexual abuse
CHAPTER 53--INDIANS
Sec. 1153. Offenses committed within Indian country
CHAPTER 109A--SEXUAL ABUSE
Sec. 2241. Aggravated sexual abuse
Sec. 2243. Sexual abuse of a minor or ward
CHAPTER 110A--DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND STALKING
[Struck out->][ Sec. 2261A. Stalking ][<-Struck out]
SEC. 2261A. STALKING.
CIVIL RIGHTS OF INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS ACT
SEC. 7. SUITS BY PRISONERS.
SECTION 1346 OF TITLE 28, UNITED STATES CODE
Sec. 1346. United States as defendant
PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT OF 2003
SEC. 8. ADOPTION AND EFFECT OF NATIONAL STANDARDS.
COMMITTEE JURISDICTION LETTERS
DISSENTING VIEWS
BACKGROUND
CONCERNS WITH H.R. 4970
I. H.R. 4970 WOULD WEAKEN CURRENT LAW WITH RESPECT TO IMMIGRANT VICTIMS OF CRIMES, INCLUDING DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE
II. H.R. 4970 FAILS TO ENSURE THAT VAWA PROTECTS VULNERABLE GROUPS
IV. THE MODEST ENHANCEMENTS IN H.R. 4970 HAVE LITTLE PRACTICAL EFFECT AND ARE SUBSTANTIALLY OUTWEIGHED BY THE BILL'S MANY...CONCLUSION
APPENDIX
ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS OPPOSED TO KEY PROVISIONS OF H.R. 4970
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