Skills Against Violence Act of 2026

This bill would create a federal grant program for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, gender-based violence, trafficking, sexual harassment, and stalking. The Office on Violence Against Women, working with the Department of Labor, would give grants to states, local governments, Indian tribes, and nonprofit groups with a record of work on these issues. Grant money could pay for job counseling and training, outreach to survivors and employers, and support services such as child care, transportation, work clothing, legal help, and mental health counseling. Grant recipients would report each year on how many survivors they served and their job results, and the Director would report to Congress every two years. The bill authorizes $40 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

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Sponsors

• Emilia Strong Sykes Democrat sponsor
• 0 cosponsors