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HR 9125 United States House · 117th Congress

Safe Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence Act

Summary
Safe Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence Act This bill provides family and medical leave for employees to meet their needs related to being a victim of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, or stalking. This includes to obtain medical care and mental health services, seek safe housing, and prepare for legal proceedings.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEnables victims to access legal proceedings and services, supporting victim protection within criminal justice system85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly includes 'mental health services' as eligible for leave, enabling access to healthcare services for victims, aligning with 'supports mental health services' indicator.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly allows leave to 'seek safe housing' for victims, directly supporting housing access for vulnerable populations.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid leave for domestic violence victims, expanding workplace protections and employment standards under FMLA-like provisions.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Oct 4, 2022 Last action Oct 4, 2022
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Oct 4, 2022
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and House Administration, 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.
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Oct 4, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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Party
State
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P
Photo of Stephanie I. Bice
Stephanie I. Bice
RRepublican
OK
5
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Photo of Haley M. Stevens
Haley M. Stevens
DDemocratic
MI
11
Co
Photo of Kathy E. Manning
Kathy E. Manning
DDemocratic
NC
6