President Joe Biden hailed the re-authorization of the Violence Against Women Act.

Biden introduced the original Violence Against Women Act in June 1990 and has long been its champion.

It extends protections to victims of domestic and sexual violence and was extended three times since then, but lapsed nearly 3 years ago.

In that time, however, lawmakers worked to update and modernize the landmark legislation to include protections for Native American, transgender and immigrant women.

The new version also strengthens strengthen rape prevention and education efforts as well as training for those in law enforcement and the judicial system.

It was ultimately re-approved Friday and signed as part of the $1.5 trillion federal funding bill.