The Violence Against Women Act was signed into law in 2013 by President Obama so it is now a law and does not have to be renewed.
The act increased federal resources for the prosecution of men who abuse women.
Increase resources to prosecute men guilty of violence against women
The act increased federal resources for the prosecution of men who abuse women
to sue in federal court
The federal Violence Against Women Act requires it.
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Most notably the Violence Against Women Act. However, the vast majority of domestic violence offenses are prosecuted under state law.
The act increased federal resources for the prosecution of men who abuse women.
Congress had overreached its authority under the commerce clause.
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was the first major law to help government agencies and victim advocates work together to fight domestic violence, sexual assault, and other types of violence against women. The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) provides the main federal funding to help victims of domestic violence and their dependents (such as children). Programs funded through FVPSA provide shelter and related help
The Fugitive Slave Act
The ASPCA is the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals--were you perhaps thinking of the Violence Against Women Act? http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?s=Violence%20Against%20Women%20Act&gwp=16 ----