Bill · H.R. 10665· House(119-HR-10665)
SOS Campus Act
- Introduced
- 10/1/2026
- Last activity
- 10/1/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Debbie Dingell
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Survivor Outreach and Support Campus Act, or the SOS Campus Act. It amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require colleges and universities that receive federal financial assistance to designate an independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response. The advocate must be appointed based on experience and a demonstrated ability to provide survivor services. Employees who receive a report of sexual assault must notify the survivor about the advocate. The advocate is tasked with representing the interests of the student survivor even if they conflict with the institution, and cannot be penalized for doing so.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would students be better off under this?+7
The bill provides college students with independent advocates to guide them through reporting, medical, and academic processes following a sexual assault.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+6
College-aged young adults benefit from dedicated, independent support and advocacy services when reporting campus sexual assault.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+6
The legislation requires independent advocates to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of survivors and witnesses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Advocate for Student Survivors: Under section 2, adding section 124(a)(2), the advocate is required to represent the interests of the student survivor even when in conflict with the interests of the institution, and the advocate cannot be disciplined or retaliated against for doing so. This ensures students have someone strictly on their side.
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Access to 24-Hour Assistance Services: Under section 2, adding section 124(c)(1)(A), survivors can receive 24-hour access to information on reporting to law enforcement, emergency medical care, and medical forensic examinations with the survivor's consent. This provides critical, round-the-clock support for individuals in crisis.
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Privacy and Confidentiality: Under section 2, adding section 124(c)(4), the advocate must maintain the privacy and confidentiality of the survivor and any witness, and shall not notify the institution or any other authority of their identities or circumstances unless required by state law. This protects the personal privacy of those who come forward.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
The provided text does not contain explicit provisions outlining negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+7Good For Young Adults+6Good For Women+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5
- 10/1/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House