Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2043
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Security and Financial Empowerment Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 31, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Oct 31, 2017
Latest Action
Oct 31, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2043
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Washington
Democrat
Maryland
Democrat
Minnesota
Democrat
Minnesota
Democrat
Wisconsin
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.
Text (1)
October 31, 2017
Actions (2)
10/31/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
10/31/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:13 PM