Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act
Authorizes grants for emotional support services, corrections training, and a resource center for sexual abuse survivors in detention.
In the House Judiciary Committee since Sept. 24, 2026, 12 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROSEP 24, 2026
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
People who experience sexual abuse may need emotional support while they are in detention. The bill would authorize grants for services to incarcerated survivors, training for corrections agencies and staff, and a national resource center. It also sets aside authorized funding for those efforts from fiscal years 2027 through 2032.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
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- Fund support for incarcerated survivors
The Attorney General could award grants to qualified nonprofit providers working with federal, state, local, or Tribal authorities to offer emotional support services to incarcerated survivors of sexual abuse. Services could include crisis support, counseling, safety planning, hotlines, and help with trauma reactions.
- Fund training for corrections agencies
The Attorney General could award grants for training and technical assistance to corrections agencies, facilities, officers, and administrators that want to offer emotional support services. Grant recipients would have to collect and maintain data on training-service usage twice a year.
- Create a national resource center
The Attorney General would establish a resource center to provide guidance and training to detention facilities and service providers, and to gather and share training materials, research, and best practices.
The bill focuses on making emotional support available to people who have experienced sexual abuse while they are in correctional or detention settings. It would also support training and shared guidance for the organizations and facilities involved in providing that support.
Written from the bill text.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedSEP 24, 2026HOUSESEP 24, 2026By Rep. Kamlager-Dove with 1 original cosponsorReferred to Judiciary
- SAME DAYNOWHouse committeeSEP 24, 2026JUDICIARY NOWSEP 24, 2026In committee for 12 daysNo hearing yet
- 12 DAYS SO FARPassed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Senate committee—SENATE—
- Passed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- SEP 242026SEP 24, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- SEP 242026SEP 24, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSEIntroduced in House
At day 12, this bill is already older than 3% of the laws passed this Congress were when they were signed.
Where your members stand on it
Support from one state
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Rep. Kamlager-Dove’s record: sponsored 39 bills this Congress. 1 passed the House; 0 became law.
- Carol D. MillerR-WV-1ORIGINAL
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