No Cuts to Violence Against Women Programs

Since Congress passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), intimate partner violence has decreased by two-thirds--yet 160 Republicans in the House and Senate voted against renewing these programs in 2013,and President Trump's budget is slated to cut them entirely.

We need to get every Republican member of Congress on record: Will they stand up against domestic violence and sexual assault? Or will they rubber stamp President Trump's proposal to slash these programs? After you call, based on your reports, we'll post publicly online which representatives are standing with women — and which of them aren't.

Step 1. Call Representative Trent Kelly at (202) 225-4306

Here are some talking points to help guide you. If the staff person can't give an answer on the spot, ask them to find out and call you back. If you get a voicemail, please leave a message!

Violence Against Women Act grants fund hundreds of rape crisis centers and law enforcement trainings to better respond to sexual assault and domestic violence.
These programs work--since they've been in effect, intimate partner violence has decreased by two-thirds.
President Trump wants to gut violence against women programs, and we need Representative Trent Kelly to commit to fighting these cuts.
Will Rep. Kelly commit to fighting any cuts to these life-saving programs? I'm reporting back on where Rep. Kelly stands, so I need a yes or no answer.

Step 2. Report back

What is Representative Trent Kelly's stance on this issue?

Uncommitted/Did not answer
Supportive of our position -- Would NOT cut VAWA funding
Opposed to our position -- Would cut VAWA funding
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Step 1. Call Representative Trent Kelly at (202) 225-4306

Step 2. Report back

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