House bill · 119th Congress · Latest step: Introduced

SAFE for Survivors Act of 2026

H.R. 8965Introduced May 21, 2026Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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

Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Dingell D-MI

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IntroducedMay 21, 2026
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Latest action: May 21, 2026 — 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.

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Official records Congress.gov attaches to H.R. 8965.

Constitutional authority statementThe sponsor’s statement of where the Constitution gives Congress the power to pass this bill. Statement by Mrs. DINGELL, as printed in the Congressional Record (Vol. 172, No. 87, May 21, 2026, Page H3725):
The Constitutional Authority of Congress to enact legislation if provided by Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.
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