{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=5447", "Moore, Murray, and Dingell Introduce the SAFE for Survivors Act to Provide Economic Security for Domestic Violence Survivors", "2024-09-19", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "WI", "Gwen Moore", "M001160", "gwenmoore.house.gov", "gwenmoore", "https://gwenmoore.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "The Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) for Survivors Act of 2024 addresses economic barriers faced by survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, ensures 40 days of leave for victims\u201410 of which must be paid\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced the Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) for Survivors Act to establish provisions that promote the safety and security of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, gender-based violence, and stalking.\n\n\u201cDomestic violence survivors shouldn\u2019t face financial hardship as they work to pick up the pieces after experiencing abuse,\u201d Congresswoman Moore said. \u201cBut too many endure a financial cost, which is why we must work to remove these barriers, so that survivors can access the resources they need. That\u2019s why I am thankful to partner with my House and Senate colleagues in much-needed legislation to strengthen survivors\u2019 access to health care, unemployment benefits, and paid leave.\u201d\n\n\u201cNo survivor of domestic violence or sexual assault should be forced to choose between their safety and their paycheck, job, or ability to support their family,\u201d Senator Murray said. \u201cSurvivors who are dealing with the mental and physical impacts of assault and violence often can\u2019t afford to miss a day of work or can\u2019t provide for their families on their own if they choose to leave a dangerous situation. We must do everything we can to change this heartbreaking reality. The SAFE Act for Survivors Act would take a huge step toward ensuring no woman or person is stuck between worrying for their safety and making ends meet.\u201d\n\n\u201cFinancial abuse occurs in nearly every case of domestic violence. So many survivors are financially tied to their abuser, which ends up being one of the main reasons survivors stay with an abusive partner,\u201d Congresswoman Dingell said. \u201cSurvivors have unique needs in their journey to economic independence, and the provisions in this bill will support their ability to provide for their families safely and independently, whether they choose to enter, remain, or take time off from the workplace.\u201d\n\nThe 2024 SAFE for Survivors Act allows victims to take time off from work without fear of penalty, requires that employers provide reasonable accommodations to assist survivors dealing with the aftermath of violence, provides access to unemployment benefits for survivors, and establishes insurance protections to support survivors\u2013ensuring that victims are not punished for their abusers\u2019 crimes.\n\nOne in four women in the U.S. experience physical violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime and one in four women report an attempted or completed rape during their lifetime. Individuals who experience intimate partner violence, sexual assault, gender-based violence and stalking often find that abuse and threats follow them from home into the workplace. This type of violence has direct consequences for survivors\u2019 economic security, which can affect their ability to recover, provide for their families, and remove themselves from dangerous situations.\n\nAccording to the Domestic Violence Hotline, 44% of full-time employed adults in the US reported experiencing the effect of domestic violence in their workplace; 21% identified themselves as victims of intimate partner violence. Domestic violence issues lead to nearly 8 million lost days of paid work each year, the equivalent of over 32,000 full-time jobs.\n\nHighlights of the 2024 SAFE Act include:\n\nIncreased Access to Leave\n\nThe SAFE for Survivors Act allows victims to take time off from work\u201440 days of leave, ten of which must be paid\u2014without penalty in order to contend with the consequences of gender-based violence, including attending court appearances, seeking legal assistance, and getting help with safety planning. For too many victims, access to these essential services can mean the difference between life and death.\n\nEnhanced Workplace Protections\n\nThe SAFE for Survivors Act prohibits discriminatory employment practices in connection with survivors of domestic or sexual violence and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to assist survivor dealing with the aftermath of violence.\n\nAccess to Unemployment Benefits\n\nThe SAFE for Survivors Act allows victims in every state access to unemployment benefits if they are fired or forced to leave their job because of abuse.\n\nInsurance Protections for Survivors\n\nThe SAFE for Survivors Act prohibits denial or restriction of insurance coverage based on the status of the applicant or insured regarding abuse or abuse related claims, ensuring that victims are not punished for their abusers\u2019 crimes.\n\nA section by section of the SAFE for Survivors Act is available HERE.\n\nIn addition to Murray, the SAFE for Survivors Act is cosponsored by Senators Baldwin, Blumenthal, Casey, Hirono, Klobuchar, Padilla, Sanders, Shaheen, and Van Hollen.\n\nIn addition to Dingell and Moore, the SAFE for Survivors Act is cosponsored by Representatives Ann Kuster (NH-02), Delia C. 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