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Support for Sexual Assault Survivors: Improved Health and Mental Health Care

This act aims to enhance support for individuals who have experienced sexual assault, including adult survivors of childhood abuse. Through new grants, victim support organizations will be able to collaborate more closely with medical and mental health facilities, offering comprehensive assistance such as therapy, support groups, temporary housing, and advocacy.
Key points
Increased access to comprehensive aid: Sexual assault survivors will gain better access to health, mental health, and social support services.
Inter-agency collaboration: The act promotes partnerships between victim support organizations and healthcare providers to ensure more coordinated care.
Funding for support programs: $30 million annually is authorized for fiscal years 2026-2030 for grants to programs supporting sexual assault survivors.
Privacy protection: All grant-funded programs must ensure full protection of victim privacy and confidentiality.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2348
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Process start date: 2025-07-17