April 29, 2019
Washington, DC
Signatures updated: 4/30/19
Nancy Pelosi is attempting to hijack a program that has provided grants for the protection of abused women and girls since 1994 in order to enact more of her socialist agenda. Conservatives oppose the liberal wish-list that has been added to the House-passed Violence Against Women Act (H.R. 1585) and urge the Senate not to negotiate on the basis of it.
H.R.1585 is one of the biggest efforts to date by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to set a leftist marker on economic policy, on social policy, and on gun policy all in one bill. It’s an act of immense political overreach.
The House-passed VAWA bill would dramatically increase unemployment insurance and thus impose an enormous tax on employers that would result in a loss of jobs. The bill would force shelters to house any male who self-identifies as a woman with women and girls who are victims of sexual assault and abuse. This not only violates the privacy and safety rights of vulnerable women and girls, but also discriminates against shelters run by religious individuals or organizations. The House Democrats’ bill would also allow gun owners to be stripped of their constitutional rights without due process.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) is attempting to persuade Senate Republicans to negotiate on the basis of the House text, which includes this wish-list of liberal priorities. Congress should focus on protecting vulnerable women rather than engaging in partisan special interest politics and policies that may actually harm these women.
| The Honorable Edwin Meese III Attorney General President Ronald Reagan (1985-1988) |
Alfred S. Regnery Chairman, Conservative Action Project Chairman, Law Enforcement Legal Defense Fund |
| Penny Y. Nance President & CEO Concerned Women for America |
Ginni Thomas President Liberty Consulting, Inc. |
| Jenny Beth Martin Chairman Tea Party Patriots Citizen Fund |
Jessica Anderson Vice President Heritage Action for America |
| The Honorable Jim DeMint Member, South Carolina United States Senate (2005-2013) |
Cleta Mitchell, Esq. Partner Foley & Lardner LLP |
| Ed Corrigan Vice Chairman, Conservative Action Project Executive Director, Senate Steering Committee (2003-2012) |
Rachel Bovard Policy Director Senate Steering Committee (2014-2015) |
| The Honorable Becky Norton Dunlop White House Advisor President Ronald Reagan (1981-1985) |
The Honorable Bob McEwen U.S. House of Representatives Former Member, Ohio |
| The Honorable Colin A. Hanna President Let Freedom Ring, Inc. |
The Honorable T. Kenneth Cribb, Jr. Chief Domestic Advisor President Ronald Reagan (1987-1988) |
| Thomas Fitton President Judicial Watch, Inc. |
William L. Walton Chairman CNP Action, Inc. |
| David Bozell President ForAmerica |
The Honorable Tony Perkins President, Family Research Council President, Council for National Policy |
| Kenneth A. Klukowski, Esq. General Counsel American Civil Rights Union |
The Honorable J. Kenneth Blackwell Chairman Constitutional Congress, Inc. |
| L. Brent Bozell, III | Carrie L. Lukas President Independent Women’s Forum |
| Heather R. Higgins CEO Independent Women’s Voice |
Eunie Smith President Eagle Forum |
| The Honorable James C. Miller III Former Budget Director President Ronald Reagan |
Elaine Donnelly President Center for Military Readiness |
| Susan A. Carleson Chairman/CEO American Civil Rights Union |
George Landrith President Frontiers of Freedom |
| Rebecca Hagelin Secretary Council for National Policy |
Kay R. Daly President Coalition for a Fair Judiciary |
| Donna Hearne CEO The Constitutional Coalition |
Norm Singleton President Campaign for Liberty |
| Anne Schlafly Cori Chairman Eagle Forum |
The Honorable Charles J. Cooper Assistant Attorney General, President Ronald Reagan Cooper & Kirk, PLLC |
| Rod D. Martin Founder and CEO The Martin Organization, Inc. |
Sherri R. Martin Executive Vice President The Martin Organization, Inc. |
| Haley E. Martin President The Martin Foundation |
Nicholas Stehle Campaign for the American Future |
| Shawn A. Mitchell Former National Chaplain National Federation of Republican Assemblies (NFRA) |
Jerry Melvin Former Dean Florida House of Representatives |
| Benjamin R. Case Chief Executive Officer Focused On Fundraising, Inc. |
Charlie Copeland President Intercollegiate Studies Institute |
| Judson Phillips Founder Tea Party Nation |
Jack Park Conservative Activist and Donor |
| Seton Motley President Less Government |
Nancy Schulze Founder RCW Speakers/Women Impacting America |
| Jim Martin Founder/Chairman 60 Plus Association |
Saul Anuzis President 60 Plus Association |
| Lee A. Beaman CEO Beaman Automotive Group |
Bill Shaker CEO Washington Marketing Group |
| The Honorable Morton Blackwell Chairman The Weyrich Lunch |
Faith Crowley Assistant to the General Secretary/CEO Messianic Jewish Alliance of America |
| Ron Pearson Executive Director Conservative Victory Fund |
Ron Robinson President Young America’s Foundation |
| William W. Pascoe, III Board Member Tea Party Patriots Action |
Mark Fitzgibbons President of Corporate Affairs American Target Advertising |
| Dr. Richard Rounsavelle Trustee Media Research Center |
The Honorable George K. Rasley, Jr. Managing Editor ConservativeHQ.com |
| Melissa Ortiz Visiting Senior Fellow Independent Women’s Forum |
David Spady President River Public Affairs Group |
| Richard Wright CEO AAndrews Consulting |
Willes K. Lee President National Federation of Republican Assemblies |
| Terrence Scanlon Retired President and CEO Capital Research Center (1994-2016) |
Sal Russo Chief Strategist and Co-Founder Tea Party Express |
| Melvin Adams Former President Renewanation |
Roxanne Phillips Member, Executive Committee Council for National Policy |
| Andresen Blom President Hawaiian Values |
The Honorable Belden Bell Co-Chair Heritage Legacy Society |
| Floyd Brown Chairman America Fighting Back PAC |
Allen Hebert Chairman American-Chinese Fellowship |
| Augusta H. Petrone | Carolee Adams President Eagle Forum of New Jersey |
| Terry Schilling Executive Director American Principles Project |
Tim Macy Chairman Gun Owners of America |
| Greg Pruett Supporter Idaho Second Amendment Alliance |
Robert K. Fischer Meeting Coordinator Conservatives of Faith |
| The Honorable Gerard Kassar State Chairman NYS Conservative Party |
Rachel Malone Texas Director Gun Owners of America |
| Kevin Starrett Director Oregon Firearms Federation |
Ralph A. Rebandt II Lead Pastor Oakland Hills Community Church |
| Sam Paredes Executive Director Gun Owners of California |
Alan M. Rice President New Hampshire Firearms Coalition, Inc. |
| Philip Van Cleave President Virginia Citizens Defense League, Inc. |
Chad Connelly President Faith Wins |
| John Harris Executive Director Tennessee Firearms Association |
F. Paul Valone President Grass Roots North Carolina |
| Kim Stolfer President Firearms Owners Against Crime |
Ed Martin President Phyllis Schlafly Eagles |
| Don Spencer President Oklahoma Second Amendment Association |
The Honorable Gary L. Bauer President American Values |
| Dr. Robert Young Physician & Editor Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership |
Gary Epperson President Arkansas Liberty Coalition |
| Bill Robinson Communications Director GOA – New York |
Eddie Fulmer President BamaCarry, Inc. |
| Klint Macro President Allegheny County Sportsmen’s League |
Philip Wagner President Unified Sportsmen of Pennsylvania |
| Ron Cramer Unified Sportsmen of Pennsylvania |
Justin Delosh Founder and Legislative Director Lone Star Gun Rights |
| Trayce Bradford President Texas Eagle Forum |
CJ Grisham Executive Director Open Carry Texas |
| Nicholas Ciggelakis Policy Director Young Conservatives of Texas |
Saurabh Sharma State Chairman Young Conservatives of Texas |
| C. Preston Noell III President Tradition, Family, Property, Inc. |
Randy M. Long Founder Long Business Advisors, LLC |
| Amapola Hansberger President Legal Immigrants for America |
Penna Dexter Co-host Point of View Radio |
| Allen Roth President Secure America Now |
Peter Thomas Chairman The Conservative Caucus |
| Erich Pratt Executive Director Gun Owners of America |
Jenna Ellis Attorney Washington Examiner Contributor |
| The Honorable Penny Pullen Former State Representative Illinois General Assembly |
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