Violence Against Women Act
The Committee on Domestic Violence drafted a report in support of S.1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011, which would continue the current protections given to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and expand the protections in certain key ways. The report expressed particular support for the provisions of the bill that relate to housing and immigration benefits for survivors, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity, as these sections are of special importance to victims in New York City. In addition, the Committee testified before the New York City Council in support of Res. No. 1064, which calls upon Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.