Casten, Beatty Introduce Legislation to Financially Empower Women in Abusive Situations
October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL06) and Joyce Beatty (OH03) introduced the Financial Empowerment and Protection Act, legislation aimed at removing barriers to the financial insights often necessary for people to safely leave abusive relationships.
"Far too often, we hear stories of victims of abuse who feel trapped in their situation due to limited . . .
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Today, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL06) and Joyce Beatty (OH03) introduced the Financial Empowerment and Protection Act, legislation aimed at removing barriers to the financial insights often necessary for people to safely leave abusive relationships.
"Far too often, we hear stories of victims of abuse who feel trapped in their situation due to limited . . .