H.R. 8426: Crime Survivor Support and Stability Act of 2026
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: April 21, 2026
Last Action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (April 21, 2026)
Crime Survivor Support and Stability Act of 2026
This bill is primarily focused on funds for crime victims. However, it has several immigration implications. First, it establishes a $40 million annual grant program that provides direct, taxpayer-funded cash assistance to crime survivors and strictly prohibits participating organizations from turning anyone away based on their citizenship or immigration status. Beyond financial aid, the bill encourages states to guarantee legal assistance for immigration issues and asserts that survivors' rights to housing, trauma care, and employment protections should remain unrestricted by their immigration status. Furthermore, the legislation prioritizes federal grant funding for organizations with a history of serving immigrant populations and mandates state-level data collection to track the post-victimization experiences of survivors, specifically regarding their immigration status.
Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-OH-13) (April 21, 2026)
Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA-4) (April 21, 2026)
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC-At-Large) (April 21, 2026)
Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6) (April 21, 2026)
Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13) (April 21, 2026)