Extend unemployment benefits to survivors who leave work because of abuse

Murray supports allowing survivors in every state to access unemployment benefits if abuse causes them to be fired or to leave their jobs. The proposal is part of the SAFE for Survivors Act and is intended to provide financial support when abuse disrupts employment.

Context: The act was reintroduced as proposed legislation; it is not described as enacted.

In their own words

allows victims in every state access to unemployment benefits if they are fired or forced to leave their job because of abuse

The source

Patty Murray: SAFE for Survivors Act of 2026

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Retrieved: 11/11/2026