Safe Shelters for Survivors Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7624

119th Congress

Safe Shelters for Survivors Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 20, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Nancy Mace

R - SC

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

HR 7624 would ban individuals convicted of certain sex offenses from entering or using services at domestic violence shelters and homeless shelters that receive federal funding. The bill aims to protect vulnerable populations in these facilities, particularly women and children fleeing abuse, by restricting access for registered sex offenders.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Introduced2/20/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Safe Shelters for Survivors Act of 2026

HR 7624 would ban individuals convicted of certain sex offenses from entering or using services at domestic violence shelters and homeless shelters that receive federal funding. The bill aims to protect vulnerable populations in these facilities, particularly

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HR 7624 would ban individuals convicted of certain sex offenses from entering or using services at domestic violence shelters and homeless shelters that receive federal funding. The bill aims to protect vulnerable populations in these facilities, particularly women and children fleeing abuse, by restricting access for registered sex offenders.

Bill Number: 7624
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Safe Shelters for Survivors Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7624
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Summary: HR 7624 would ban individuals convicted of certain sex offenses from entering or using services at domestic violence shelters and homeless shelters that receive federal funding. The bill aims to protect vulnerable populations in these facilities, particularly women and children fleeing abuse, by res

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

HR 7624 would ban individuals convicted of certain sex offenses from entering or using services at domestic violence shelters and homeless shelters that receive federal funding. The bill aims to protect vulnerable populations in these facilities, particularly women and children fleeing abuse, by restricting access for registered sex offenders.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits certain convicted sex offenders from accessing federally-funded domestic violence and homeless shelters
Targets shelters that receive federal financial assistance, giving them legal authority to deny entry to specific offenders
Aims to enhance safety protections for domestic violence survivors and homeless individuals, who are often in vulnerable situations
Raises questions about balancing shelter access for all homeless individuals against safety concerns for survivors of violence
Currently has no cosponsors and has been referred to the Financial Services Committee, which oversees federal housing programs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly affect homeless shelters and domestic violence facilities that receive federal funding, requiring them to screen and potentially turn away certain sex offenders. Survivors of domestic violence and families in shelters could see enhanced safety protections, while some convicted sex offenders experiencing homelessness would face additional barriers to accessing emergency shelter services. The legislation could also create implementation challenges for shelter operators who must balance legal compliance with their mission to serve vulnerable populations.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7624, 119th Congress (2026). "Safe Shelters for Survivors Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7624

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