Provide survivors of domestic violence with legal protections to help them safely leave abusive relationships.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with SAFE for Survivors Act of 2026?
The SAFE for Survivors Act of 2026 remains in the early legislative stage after being referred to multiple House and Senate committees on May 20, 2026. House and Senate committee members must act next to hold hearings or votes to advance the bill. History shows that most bills fail because committees do not take action, and this proposal has seen no progress since May 20, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by SAFE for Survivors Act of 2026 (H.R. 8965 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9693 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9693 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 5132 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5132 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Debbie Dingell (D-MI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.