February 20, 2013 11:13 AM UTC

Mark Udall Fundraises Off House's VAWA Failures

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• by: Colorado Pols

In an email this morning, Sen. Mark Udall updates supporters on the wait for the U.S. House of Representatives to take action on renewing the Violence Against Women Act passed by the Senate last week:

Hundreds of thousands of women are sexually assaulted every year in this country – nearly one every other minute. Failing to protect these women is inexcusable. After fighting for years, I’m proud to say that last week the U.S. Senate passed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) with broad support from both political parties.

This important piece of legislation provides critical support for survivors of abuse, funds educational programs to help young victims, provides assistance to GLBT and other minorities, and strengthens efforts to combat human trafficking… all great strides forward.

Now, the fate of millions of women across the country rests with House Republicans who, during the last Congress, inexcusably let VAWA expire for the first time in 20 years.

Every day that goes by without VAWA puts more women in jeopardy.

Can you contribute $15 dollars to my campaign so we can stand strong and keep fighting for important legislation like VAWA?

For the latest on the state of VAWA in the Republican-controlled House, check out this elucidating story up today at Slate, "Rep. John Duncan Claims Violence Against Women Is Bad Because Women Are Weak."

Yeah, folks, we'd fundraise off that.