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H.R.8965

SAFE for Survivors Act of 2026 Security And Financial Empowerment for Survivors Act of 2026 Survivors’ Employment Sustainability Act

Security And Financial Empowerment for Survivors Act of 2026

Introduced·5/21/26

SAFE for Survivors Act of 2026 aims to enhance economic security and safety for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and.

The SAFE for Survivors Act of 2026 provides safe leave for employees to address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Employers must provide up to 40 work days of leave annually, with at least 10 days paid. The bill prohibits employers from discriminating against employees who are victims of these acts of violence. It also mandates that employers offer reasonable accommodations to affected employees.

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Where it stands

Current
Education and Workforce Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

May 21

House

Introduced in House

May 21

House

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.