HR3083119th CongressWALLET

Consent is Key Act

Sponsored By: Representative Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]

Introduced

Summary

Creates a federal incentive that boosts Sexual Assault Services Program grants to states that authorize civil damages and equitable relief for the nonconsensual removal of sexual protection barriers. It defines the covered grant as funding under the Sexual Assault Services Program and defines "nonconsensual sexual protection barrier removal" to include removing condoms, internal condoms, dental dams, or other barriers without consent. The Attorney General may increase a state's covered grant by up to 20 percent of the state's three‑award average for a four‑year period, with up to four increases per state. *Authorizes $5.0 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out the program, which would increase federal spending by those amounts over that period.*

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Extra funds if state allows condom-removal lawsuits

If enacted, states that let people sue over nonconsensual removal of sexual protection barriers would get more grant money. Barriers include condoms, internal condoms, and dental dams. The Attorney General would add up to 20% to the state's Sexual Assault Services Program award, based on the average of the last three awards. The boost would last four years per award, and a state could get it no more than four times. States would need to document the law in each application. The bill would also authorize $5 million a year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, subject to later appropriations.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Stansbury

    NM • D

    Sponsored 4/29/2025

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 4/29/2025

  • Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 4/29/2025

  • Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 4/29/2025

  • Schakowsky

    IL • D

    Sponsored 4/29/2025

  • Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 4/29/2025

  • Cherfilus-McCormick

    FL • D

    Sponsored 4/29/2025

  • Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 7/10/2025

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