To authorize financial restitution for the violation of rights of survivors of sexual violence, and for other purposes.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10397 is a bill titled "To authorize financial restitution for the violation of rights of survivors of sexual violence, and for other purposes." Based on its title, the bill appears intended to create some form of financial restitution connected to violations of the rights of survivors of sexual violence. However, the full legislative text has not yet been published, so the specific mechanisms—such as who would qualify, how restitution would be calculated or funded, which agencies or courts would be involved, or what other provisions the "and for other purposes" language might cover—are not yet known. This summary should not be read as describing those details, since they are not available.
Because the bill's substantive provisions are not yet public, it is not possible to say precisely who would be affected or how, beyond the general subject matter indicated by the title: survivors of sexual violence and the handling of restitution for rights violations. Any effects on federal agencies, state or local governments, courts, or other parties cannot be determined until the text is released.
The bill was introduced on September 15, 2026, by Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-7) in the 119th Congress. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally submitted but has not yet been assigned further action such as committee consideration, hearings, or a vote. Typically, a bill at this stage would next be referred to one or more relevant House committees for review. No further legislative action has occurred as of the latest available information.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 15, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10397 do?
- H.R. 10397 is a bill titled "To authorize financial restitution for the violation of rights of survivors of sexual violence, and for other purposes." Based on its title, the bill appears intended to create some form of financial restitution connected to violations of the rights of survivors of sexual violence. However, the full legislative text has not yet been published, so the specific mechanisms—such as who would qualify, how restitution would be calculated or funded, which agencies or courts would be involved, or what other provisions the "and for other purposes" language might cover—are not yet known. This summary should not be read as describing those details, since they are not available. Because the bill's substantive provisions are not yet public, it is not possible to say precisely who would be affected or how, beyond the general subject matter indicated by the title: survivors of sexual violence and the handling of restitution for rights violations. Any effects on federal agencies, state or local governments, courts, or other parties cannot be determined until the text is released. The bill was introduced on September 15, 2026, by Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-7) in the 119th Congress. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally submitted but has not yet been assigned further action such as committee consideration, hearings, or a vote. Typically, a bill at this stage would next be referred to one or more relevant House committees for review. No further legislative action has occurred as of the latest available information.
- Has H.R. 10397 become law?
- Not yet. As of 15 Sep 2026, H.R. 10397 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10397?
- H.R. 10397 was sponsored by Rep. Ayanna Pressley [D-MA7] (Democrat-MA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10397?
- Introduced (15 Sep 2026).
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