Immigration and Naturalization Housekeeping Amendments Hearing (May 20, 1992) [pdf]

Hearings on the Immigration and Naturalization Housekeeping Amendments Act of 1992 that includes statements from members of the House of Representatives on the need for creation of the Battered Spouse Waiver, a discussion with questions and answers among members of the House Judiciary Committee about the Battered Spouse Waiver, and the full record of testimony provided and statements submitted regarding reforms needed that the Battered Spouse Waiver addressed. This legislative history address both the Battered Spouse Waiver and the need for reforms that became VAWA’s any credible evidence rules.