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SWIFT Act: Enhanced Women's Protection and Education

The SWIFT Act aims to improve women's safety by mandating education on violence prevention in high schools and universities. It also establishes training programs for first responders and healthcare workers to better support victims of domestic and sexual violence. Additionally, the act prohibits financial aid to countries that discriminate against women, redirecting these funds to reduce the U.S. national debt.
Key points
Mandatory education on rape and sexual assault prevention in high schools and higher education institutions.
Training for first responders and healthcare workers on supporting victims of domestic and sexual violence, with financial penalties for non-compliance.
Prohibition of financial aid to countries that criminalize or discriminate based on gender, with funds redirected to national debt reduction.
Funding for sexual violence prevention programs from unspent COVID-19 and other appropriations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5288
Sponsor: Rep. Santos, George [R-NY-3]
Process start date: 2023-08-25