H.R.8965

H. R. 8965

May 21, 2026

Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Ms. Norton, and Ms. Ross) introduced the following bill; which was 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

A BILL

To promote the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and for other purposes.

1. Short title; table of contents; 2. Findings; 3. Definitions; 4. Rule of construction regarding more protective laws, agreements, programs, and plans; 5. Arbitration; TITLE I—REAUTHORIZATION OF NATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER GRANTS ON WORKPLACE RESPONSES TO ASSIST VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE; 101. Grant program reauthorization; TITLE II—SAFE LEAVE FOR ADDRESSING QUALIFYING ACTS OF VIOLENCE; 201. Entitlement to safe leave for addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; 202. Prohibited acts; 203. Enforcement; 204. Existing leave usable for a qualifying act of violence; 205. Emergency benefits; 206. Regulations; TITLE III—SURVIVORS’ EMPLOYMENT SUSTAINABILITY; 301. Short title; 302. Definitions; 303. Prohibited discriminatory acts; 304. Remedies and enforcement; 305. Rulemaking; 306. Attorney’s fees; TITLE IV—ENTITLEMENT TO UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FOR VICTIMS OF A QUALIFYING ACT OF VIOLENCE; 401. Unemployment compensation for victims of a qualifying act of violence; TITLE V—INSURANCE PROTECTIONS AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF A QUALIFYING ACT OF VIOLENCE; 501. Definitions; 502. Discriminatory acts prohibited; 503. Insurance protocols for victims of a qualifying act of violence; 504. Reasons for adverse actions; 505. Life insurance; 506. Subrogation without consent prohibited; 507. Enforcement; 508. Applicability; 511. Qualifying acts of violence education and information programs for victims; 512. Investing in public health infrastructure to improve support for victims; TITLE VI—SEVERABILITY; 601. Severability