Angelina Jolie Meets WH Officials to Defend Violence Against Women Act

Actress, activist and humanitarian Angelina Jolie visited the White House on Wednesday and met with officials to discuss reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act.

Jolie met with White House press secretary Jen Psaki, communications director Kate Bedingfield and White House Gender Policy Council co-chair Jennifer Klein, CNN reported.

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Psaki tweeted: "Met briefly this morning with the tireless and committed #AngelinaJolie this morning to talk about the importance of reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act and the importance of continuing to fight for women, children and families around the world."

Jolie briefly stopped by the White House press briefing room and spoke with reporters about why she believes the reauthorization of the legislation is so important.

"It's a health crisis, what is happening," the Oscar award-winning actress said. "And it's going to be solved if we look at it as health and families and invest. ... And there is the harm within the families, especially for the children and getting the care early, and the prevention."

Moreover, the Hollywood star said she had "good, bipartisan meetings" on Capitol Hill on Tuesday that she described as "encouraging."

A spokesperson for Jolie told CNN: "UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie is in D.C. for a second day meeting with Senior White House and DOJ officials, and Senators to continue to advocate for the rights of women and children and health in families."

"In her meetings she will talk about the importance of VAWA reauthorization, FBI reforms, judicial training, and health equity including non-biased forensic evidence collection," the spokesperson added.

The actress affirmed that she would be attending meetings on the legislation with the Department of Justice and Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa.