Efforts to renew the Domestic Violence Against Women Act failed to survive the last Congress . Critics say the law sharply increased the number of domestic violence deaths . Baseball player charged after domestic dispute . Senate wanted to extend protections for Native Americans , gays and lesbians . House bill did n't contain those rights , which critics say are necessary .
Efforts to renew the Domestic Violence Against Women Act failed to survive the last Congress . Critics say the law sharply increased the number of domestic violence deaths . Senate wanted to extend protections for Native Americans , gays and lesbians . House bill did n't contain those rights , which critics say are necessary .