SAFE for Survivors Act of 2026
Rep. Dingell Introduces Bill to Guarantee Paid Leave and Job Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors
The SAFE for Survivors Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to several House committees for review and is considered active. No further actions or votes have been scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the bill addresses a serious issue, the requirement for employers to provide 10 days of paid leave often faces strong opposition from Republican leadership and business groups.
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Small businesses would face new obligations to provide up to 40 days of safe leave (10 paid) per employee per year, make reasonable workplace accommodations, and maintain strict confidentiality. While the bill includes an "undue hardship" exception for accommodations, the cost of paid leave and potential staffing disruptions could be a meaningful burden for smaller employers.
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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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
SAFE for Survivors Act of 2026
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