In 1988. it was authorized at $28 million. but only $8.14 million was appropriated. At a time when these shelters turn away 40 pprcent of all famal lies that approach them due to a lack of space. it seems to me that the Federal Government must do more. "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month" demonstrates our commitment to expand programs that assist the victims of domestic violence and provide increased prevention efforts so that we can end this tragic family violence. Yesterday. the House Judiciary Committee on Immigration. Refugees and International Law held a hearing on immigration reform and discussed the increased incidence of domestic violence occurring in marriages between immigrants and American citizens. The present law can trap an immigrant spouse in an abusive relationship for up to 2 years. I have introduced legislation. the Marriage Fraud Amendments Act of 1989. that will address this terrible crime. This simple clarification of present law potentially will aid thousands of victims of domestic violence.
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