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DemocratBill · H.R. 10397· House(119-HR-10397)

Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act of 2026

Rep. Pressley
Age: 52 years
Massachusetts
Introduced
9/15/2026
Last activity
9/15/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Sponsored by
Ayanna Pressley
Cosponsors
Democrat - 45Republican - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Survivors' Rights Restitution Act of 2026 sets up a program to give financial compensation to certain survivors of sexual violence. It creates a special office within the United States Court of Federal Claims to handle these claims through an informal process. The program is managed by the Attorney General and pays awards using a newly established federal fund. Petitioners must meet specific criteria regarding sexual abuse or federal rights violations related to Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, or other federal offenses. The bill also establishes minimum payout amounts, protections from taxes on the awards, and rules for attorneys' fees.

Yes· 3 of 11

  • Would women be better off under this?+5

    The legislation directly benefits survivors of sexual violence, sex trafficking, and abuse, who are disproportionately women.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4

    Restitution payments are explicitly excluded from calculations determining eligibility for means-tested benefits.

  • Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+4

    The legislation provides targeted restitution and legal recourse for survivors of sexual violence, predominantly women.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The bill creates a new federal restitution program, fund, and administrative office funded by the Treasury.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-1

    The establishment of a permanent restitution fund with mandatory outlays increases government fiscal commitments.