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HR8965Referred to Committee

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

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-21
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Debbie Dingell
Debbie Dingell
Democrat · MI · Representative
Votes with party: 99.1% (542 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/D000624

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (3)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Deborah K. Ross (D-NC-2)Original· 2026-05-21
  • Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)Original· 2026-05-21
  • Gwen Moore (D-WI-4)Original· 2026-05-21

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

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.

2026-05-21

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2026-05-21
  • House Committee on House AdministrationReferred To · 2026-05-21
  • House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2026-05-21
  • House Committee on Education and WorkforceReferred To · 2026-05-21
  • House Committee on Oversight and Government ReformReferred To · 2026-05-21
  • House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2026-05-21
  • House Committee on Financial ServicesReferred To · 2026-05-21

Plain-English Summary

This bill aims to help survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking become more economically stable and safe by providing various protections and support programs. The legislation would likely include measures related to employment protections, housing assistance, financial services access, and other resources to help survivors rebuild their lives and achieve independence. The bill has been sent to multiple congressional committees for review, including those handling education, finance, taxes, and other relevant areas.

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