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Violence Against Women Act

The Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (VAWA) is a United States federal law (Title IV of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act, H.R. 3355) signed by President Bill Clinton on September 13, 1994. The act provided $1.6 billion toward investigation and the prosecution of violent crimes against women, imposed automatic and mandatory restitution…

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VAWA
Enacted by
the 103rd United States Congress
Long title
An Act to Control and Prevent Crime
Public law
Pub. L. 103–322
Statutes at Large
108 Stat. 1796
Titles amended
42 U.S.C.

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2012–13 legislative battle and reauthorization

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Persons who are covered under VAWA immigration provisions

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related to Debate and legal standing · 21
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related to 2012–13 legislative battle and reauthorization · 13
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related to Related developments · 10
Violence Against Women Act → Girls, Official, President Barack Obama, Protect Students, Sexual Assault, The, United States, White House Council, White House Task Force, Women
related to College VAWA Reporting · 4
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Violence Against Women Act → ActOutline, International Violence Against Women, United States
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Violence Against Women Act → VAWA
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Violence Against Women Act → the 103rd United States Congress
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Violence Against Women Act → An Act to Control and Prevent Crime
Public law · 1
Violence Against Women Act → Pub. L. 103–322

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Violence Against Women ActU.S.C. sections created42 U.S.C. ch. 136 (originally expired on February 15, 2019, reauthorized on March 15, 2022)1.00infobox
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