SHIELD for Victims Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.R. 10470, the SHIELD for Victims Act of 2026, would require the Attorney General to develop and make publicly available an evidence-based tool for law enforcement to use when assessing domestic violence cases. This tool would help identify victims at risk of serious harm or death and connect them with resources. The bill also mandates that federal law enforcement training centers provide training on this new tool to covered federal law enforcement officers, with refresher training every three years.
The bill also directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress outlining a plan to connect federal law enforcement officers with local domestic violence resources when they are using the lethality assessment program. This legislation aims to improve the response to domestic violence by providing law enforcement with a standardized assessment tool and ensuring proper training and resource connections.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill.
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Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10470 do?
- H.R. 10470, the SHIELD for Victims Act of 2026, would require the Attorney General to develop and make publicly available an evidence-based tool for law enforcement to use when assessing domestic violence cases. This tool would help identify victims at risk of serious harm or death and connect them with resources. The bill also mandates that federal law enforcement training centers provide training on this new tool to covered federal law enforcement officers, with refresher training every three years. The bill also directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress outlining a plan to connect federal law enforcement officers with local domestic violence resources when they are using the lethality assessment program. This legislation aims to improve the response to domestic violence by providing law enforcement with a standardized assessment tool and ensuring proper training and resource connections. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill.
- Has H.R. 10470 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10470. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10470?
- H.R. 10470 was sponsored by Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7] (R-TN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10470?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (16 Sep 2026).
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