U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SB5537: Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act
Status: In committee, September 24, 2026
A bill to authorize grants for emotional support services for incarcerated victims of sexual abuse, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To authorize grants for emotional support services for incarcerated victims of sexual abuse, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:
A BILL To authorize grants for emotional support services for incarcerated victims of sexual abuse, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act . SECTION 2. Definitions In this and (B) includes-- (i) crisis intervention services; (ii) education about dynamics of sexual abuse and sexual harassment; (iii) sharing resources; (iv) safety planning and discussion of reporting options; (v) telephone hotline services; and (vi) assistance processing trauma reactions and building coping skills. (2) Emotional support service provider The term emotional support service provider means a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that has-- (A) special expertise and broad experience in providing sexual abuse and rape crisis counseling services for survivors, including victims of sexual abuse in correctional settings; and (B) experience with correctional services, such as-- (i) understanding the unique dynamics of custodial sexual abuse; (ii) understanding correctional practices and correctional security concerns; or (iii) providing technical assistance and training to correctional officers and administrators. (3) Nonprofit organization The term nonprofit organization means an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code. (4) Training services The term training services means providing education, training, and technical assistance on providing emotional support services in corrections …
Sponsors
- Schatz, Brian (D) · primary sponsor
- Cornyn, John (R)
- Kennedy, John (R)
- Durbin, Richard (D)
Latest actions
- : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- : Introduced in Senate
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Common questions
- What is SB5537?
- SB5537 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act.
- What does SB5537 do?
- In its own words: To authorize grants for emotional support services for incarcerated victims of sexual abuse, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of SB5537?
- In committee as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (September 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5537?
- Schatz, Brian (D), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB5537?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5537
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