Congressman Dr. Kiko Benitez congratulates his colleagues in the Bicameral Conference Committee on its approval of the consolidated House Bill No. 7836 and Senate Bill No. 2332 which will raise the age threshold to determine statutory rape from 12 years old to 16 years old. The approval of this landmark bill coincides with the beginning of the 18-day Campaign to End VAWC. “This bill is long overdue and shields minors from sexual predators,” Congressman Benitez said.