SAG-AFTRA Statement on the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act

SAG-AFTRA applauds the introduction of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. We are grateful for the tireless efforts of Sens. Feinstein (D-Calif.), Ernst (R-Iowa), Durbin (D-Ill.), and Murkowski (R-Alaska) to find consensus, and we thank all the Senate cosponsors.

VAWA has been instrumental in improving and enhancing our nation’s duty to safeguarding women and children from abuse, anguish, and violence.

Said SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher, "As a victim of a violent crime myself, I’m grateful that both Democrats and Republicans could come to an agreement on the Violence Against Women Act. Frankly, this is a nonpartisan issue that takes us one step closer towards a more female-friendly society. Until that ultimate goal is achieved with love, honor and respect for ALL as the norm, there will be no rest for the weary."

About SAG-AFTRA

SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other entertainment and media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. A proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO, SAG-AFTRA has national offices in Los Angeles and New York and local offices nationwide representing members working together to secure the strongest protections for entertainment and media artists into the 21st century and beyond. Visit SAG-AFTRA online at SAGAFTRA.org.