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| https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnson-supports-violence-against-women-act | Congressman Johnson Supports Violence Against Women Act | 2018-09-26 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | GA | Hank Johnson | J000288 | hankjohnson.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Johnson submitted this speech for the record in the U.S. House of Representatives on September 26, 2018. I rise in support of the H.R. 6545, the Violence Against Women Act. Today, more than ever, it is clear we as a nation must do more to protect our women and girls. The #MeToo Movement has made it increasingly obvious that we are failing as a country to properly address and prevent sexual assault. Sexual violence is a particularly prevalent among women of color, who are often times victims to an oppressive combination of racism and sexism. Statistics show that by the age of 18, approximately 40% of black women report coercive sexual contact, and that Native American women are almost two times as likely to be assaulted than their white peers. Today, I find it exceptionally important to stand as an ally to women, as Republicans attempt to push through a Supreme Court nominee who has been accused of sexual violence. I stand with my female colleagues and women across the countrywhen I say time's up. We must believe women and ensure our laws protect their safety and equality. I support the Violence Against Women Act and I urge all of my colleagues to do the same. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |