# 119-s-520: Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor Stories Act

119-s-520, Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor Stories Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-520
- Congress: 119
- Title: Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor Stories Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-02-11
- Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Rewards states that require and fund training for cosmetologists and barbers to spot and refer domestic violence survivors.** The bill creates a new grant boost for States that have laws requiring free, qualifying training and defines what that training must cover. - Cosmetologists and barbers in States that adopt the law would need to complete no-cost training focused on recognizing signs of domestic violence, responding, and referring clients to resources. - Eligible States can get a grant increase of up to 10% of their average recent awards under the listed grant program, available for one-year terms and limited to 3 years total, subject to available funds and application. - Victim service providers deliver the qualifying training, which may expand survivor identification and referral through salon and barbershop contacts. *Authorizes $5.0 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2033 to carry out this section, with funds available until expended.*

## Cosponsors (6)

- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] (R-AR), 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2025-02-11T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Grants to train cosmetologists and barbers: benefit, low. This bill would boost grants for States that require cosmetology or barber licensure applicants to take free domestic-violence training. If enacted, Congress would authorize $5 million a year for fiscal years 2027 through 2033, available until spent. The Attorney General could raise a State's grant…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-5526: Agricultural Act of 2026
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-520 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/520)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-5526: Agricultural Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5526)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-1816: Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1816)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-520 (as of 2026-08-11).