U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SB5660: SUCCESS Act of 2026
Status: In committee, September 30, 2026
A bill to establish a grant program for institutions of higher education to implement patient-centered academic counseling services for student survivors of sexual assault and other violence.
What the bill says
To establish a grant program for institutions of higher education to implement patient-centered academic counseling services for student survivors of sexual assault and other violence.
From the introduced text, September 30, 2026:
A BILL To establish a grant program for institutions of higher education to implement patient-centered academic counseling services for student survivors of sexual assault and other violence. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Support for Universities and Colleges to Champion the Educational Success of Survivors Act of 2026 or the SUCCESS Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) Campus sexual assault remains a pervasive issue on the campuses of institutions of higher education across the United States and negatively impacts student survivors' academic outcomes. (2) Sexual assault is one of the biggest risk factors for developing post-traumatic stress disorder, which is associated with decreased neurocognitive functioning that makes learning and retaining information difficult. (3) Individuals impacted by trauma can often experience residual effects such as substance use disorders, suicidal ideation, personality disorders, depression, and anxiety, as well as other possible mental health challenges that can significantly impact academic performance or success and overall well-being. (4) Studies have shown that student survivors are more likely to have lower grade point averages, have difficulty with self-regulated learning, and are ultimately more likely to drop out of their institution of higher education. (5) Considering the relationship between sexual assault and negative academic outcomes, institutions of higher education should provide these students not only …
Sponsors
- Kaine, Timothy (D) · primary sponsor
- Booker, Cory (D)
- Fetterman, John (D)
- Durbin, Richard (D)
Latest actions
- : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- : Introduced in Senate
Subjects: Education
Common questions
- What is SB5660?
- SB5660 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): SUCCESS Act of 2026.
- What does SB5660 do?
- In its own words: To establish a grant program for institutions of higher education to implement patient-centered academic counseling services for student survivors of sexual assault and other violence.
- What is the status of SB5660?
- In committee as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (September 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB5660?
- Kaine, Timothy (D), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB5660?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5660
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