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119-s-5657119th CongressWALLET

SOS Campus Act

Sponsored By: Senator Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

Introduced

Summary

Requires an independent advocate for campus sexual assault survivors at every college that receives federal Title IV aid. The Advocate would represent survivors even if that conflicts with institutional interests and ensure access to 24/7 survivor-centered services.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Campus advocate outreach and protections

If enacted, colleges would have to tell students about the Advocate on their website, in orientation, and on posters in dorms, cafeterias, sports arenas, locker rooms, entertainment spaces, and classrooms. Employees who receive a sexual assault report would have to give survivors the Advocate's contact information and a description of available services. Coaches, faculty, administrators, resident advisors, and other staff would have to be trained to share Advocate information. The bill would bar institutions from disciplining or retaliating against a survivor for reporting to the Advocate. The Advocate could not be disciplined for representing a survivor's interests, even when those interests conflict with the institution.

Independent campus advocate and services

If enacted, each college that gets Title IV federal aid would have to name an independent Advocate with experience serving sexual assault survivors. The Secretary of Education would have 180 days after enactment to set rules for appointing Advocates. With a survivor's consent, the Advocate would ensure 24-hour access to information on reporting, emergency and follow-up medical care, and medical forensic or evidentiary exams. The Advocate would also arrange crisis and ongoing counseling, referrals, and legal-services information. Services must be provided through a written agreement with a nearby rape crisis center, legal group, or other community group (including transportation), or on campus in consultation with such a group. The Advocate could guide survivors through reporting, medical care, academic accommodations, and legal or administrative processes, and could attend campus adjudication proceedings at a survivor's request.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

VA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 9/30/2026

  • Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 9/30/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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