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S. 2043 115th Congress Senate

Security and Financial Empowerment Act of 2017

Official title: A bill to promote the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 31, 2017 Introduced by: Patty Murray Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Oct 31, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Oct 31, 2017
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action October 31, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Security and Financial Empowerment Act of 2017

This bill sets forth various provisions to promote the safety and security of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking,

Among other things, the bill does the following:

  • requires employers to provide up to 30 days of safe leave in a 12-month period; and
  • prohibits states from imposing additional restrictions on eligibility for unemployment compensation.
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4198 Security and Financial Empowerment Act of 2017
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Oct 31, 2017
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Oct 31, 2017
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Oct 31, 2017
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Oct 31, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2043: Security and Financial Empowerment Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-2043/
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"S. 2043: Security and Financial Empowerment Act of 2017." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-S-2043/.
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