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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021

Floor Speech

Date: March 17, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Women Criminal Justice

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Mr. ESPAILLAT. Madam Speaker, it is well past time for VAWA reauthorization. It should have never been allowed to lapse to begin with.

I stand here in support of this bill in honor of Gladys Ricart, a dear constituent of mine, who, 22 years ago, was murdered by her jealous ex-boyfriend on her wedding day, in her wedding gown. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to pass this legislation in her memory.

Now you have the Brides' March, an international movement across this continent and across the world that honors the memory of Gladys Ricart. They were right here in this Capitol, and they will continue to come back until further legislation is enacted to protect women all across our country, all across the world.

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