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DemocratBill · H.R. 10638· House(119-HR-10638)

Skills Against Violence Act of 2026

Rep. Sykes
Age: 40 years
Ohio
Introduced
9/28/2026
Last activity
9/28/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by
Emilia Sykes
Cosponsors
None
Labor and Employment
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Skills Against Violence Act of 2026. It sets up a gender-based violence survivor workforce program. The Director of the Office on Violence Against Women will give out grants to states, local governments, Indian tribes, and nonprofit groups. These groups must have a history of working effectively on domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The money is used to help survivors of violence, abuse, and harassment find and keep jobs. The bill authorizes $40,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to fund this program.

Yes· 3 of 12

  • Would women be better off under this?+6

    The gender-based violence survivor workforce program primarily benefits women, who statistically represent the majority of survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

  • Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?+6

    The bill establishes a workforce program specifically aimed at supporting survivors of gender-based violence, predominantly assisting women.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5

    The bill provides critical financial, employment, and supportive services to individuals and dependents who are often economically vulnerable.

The opposite

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

    The bill authorizes $40,000,000 in appropriations for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030.