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Senator Reid Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Ban on FGM
December-02-11 On Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) introduced legislation that would criminalize the transportation of young girls out of the United States to receive female genital mutilation (FGM) procedures. The Girls Protection Act would serve as a follow … Continue reading
Speier Introduces Bill to Eliminate Rape in the Military Yesterday
November-17-11 Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA) introduced legislation to strengthen protections for victims of sexual assault in the military. The bill would transfer “the reporting, oversight, investigation, and victim care of sexual assaults out of the hands of the normal chain … Continue reading
Violence Against Women Act Introduced for Reauthorization Today
November-30-11 Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) will introduce a bipartisan bill today to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The Violence Against Women Act is due to expire at the end of this year. VAWA was … Continue reading