What does Preamble of S 2348 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to authorize grants to strengthen relationships between health and wellness providers or systems (including for behavioral health) and community-based sexual assault programs to support survivors of sexual assault across the lifespan of the survivor, and for other purposes,' aims to amend the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act. The bill intends to authorize grants to foster collaboration between health and wellness providers and community-based sexual assault programs. The grants are designed to support survivors of sexual assault throughout their lives.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 2348 do?

This bill is formally titled the "Healing Partnerships for Survivors Act".

What does GRANTS FOR STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN HEALTH AND of S 2348 do?

This section amends the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to add Section 315, establishing grants for strengthening public health systems of support for survivors of sexual assault. Eligible entities for these grants include State, territorial, and tribal sexual assault coalitions, nonprofit community-based sexual assault programs (including rape crisis centers), and Indian tribes or tribal organizations. Grant funds must be used to develop partnerships with health and wellness providers, behavioral health programs, disability programs, or other service providers to improve the comprehensive response to sexual assault survivors. Authorized activities include providing services like prevention, screening, and treatment, supporting adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and providing trauma-informed training. Recipients must submit reports and evaluations of their activities and ensure victim privacy and confidentiality. Up to 10% of funds are allocated for technical assistance and training to grantees, with a focus on culturally specific expertise. The Secretary is authorized to use up to $5,000,000 for evaluation, monitoring, and administrative expenses. The Family Violence Prevention and Services Act is amended to include 'sexual assault' alongside 'dating violence' in the definition of activities covered. Authorizations of appropriations are provided for $30,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out Section 315.

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Healing Partnerships for Survivors Act — S. 2348

Last updated: 7/17/2025 · Introduced: 7/17/2025

Author: Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes grants to support partnerships between community-based sexual assault programs and health and wellness providers, including behavioral health and disability programs, to improve services for survivors.
Eligible grant recipients include sexual assault coalitions, community-based programs, and tribal organizations, with funds supporting prevention, screening, treatment, and trauma-informed training.
The bill authorizes $30,000,000 annually from 2026-2030 to fund these grants and expands the definition of covered activities under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act to include sexual assault.

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