Sen. Leahy advances funding for violence against women programs

News Release — Sen. Patrick LeahyJune 15, 2018
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Leahy Advances Record Funding For Violence Against Women Act Programs; Increase For Bulletproof Vests Program
WASHINGTON (FRIDAY, June 15, 2018) – Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) Thursday guided record funding of $497.5 million to support Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs, an increase of $5.5 million compared to the current fiscal year and the highest level ever