The 1994 law expired three years ago, but renewal stalled in the Senate over a gun safety provision. A bipartisan compromise introduced Wednesday would not close what is known as the ‘boyfriend loophole.’ MsReads via 19thnews
“I’ve said time and again throughout this process, I want to come to a solution that won’t just be a political talking point for one side, or the other, but a bill that can gain bipartisan support needed to pass the Senate and truly deliver for my fellow survivors of these life-altering abuses,” Ernst added.
The timing for a Senate vote is unclear. The House, which has a Democratic majority, passed a VAWA renewal last year but will need to vote again on the version the Senate can pass. Jolie has made several visits to Washington in the past few months to push for VAWA reauthorization. She said the “reason that many people struggle to leave abusive situations is that they’ve been made to feel worthless.”
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