A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +7
Would students be better off under this?
The bill provides college students with independent advocates to guide them through reporting, medical, and academic processes following a sexual assault.
- Scored +6
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
College-aged young adults benefit from dedicated, independent support and advocacy services when reporting campus sexual assault.
- Scored +6
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — 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? — College-aged young adults benefit from dedicated, independent support and advocacy services when reporting campus sexual assault. Would women be better off under this? — Women disproportionately experience campus sexual assault and will benefit from dedicated, confidential survivor advocacy.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The legislation requires independent advocates to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of survivors and witnesses.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill establishes independent advocates on college campuses to help survivors of sexual assault access necessary medical, crisis, and legal services.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — By strengthening support and protections for campus sexual assault survivors, the bill advances gender equity in higher education.
- 11/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/1/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina