Mayor Bowser to Announce Legislation to Provide Additional Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

(Washington, DC) - On Friday, April 24 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by United States Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro and District public safety officials to announce the Protecting Victims Amendment Act of 2026, aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence in the District. The proposed legislation strengthens protections for survivors, enhances accountability measures against offenders, and protects survivors' privacy and safety.

When:
Friday, April 24 at 11 am

Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Jeanine Pirro, United States Attorney for the District of Columbia
Lindsey Appiah, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice
Jeffery W. Carroll, Interim Chief of Police, Metropolitan Police Department
Jennifer Porter, Director, Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants

Where:
899 North Capitol Street NE (courtyard)
*Closest Metro: Union Station*
*Closest Bus Routes: C71, D30, D36*
*Closest Bikeshare: North Capitol St & G Pl NE*

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].

The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN), or watch on Mayor Bowser's Facebook or X.

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