Will establish a Survivors' Rights Restitution Program to provide compensation to eligible survivors of sexual violence whose rights were violated by the federal government.

Teresa Leger Fernandez · New Mexico · Democratic

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Commitment kind: outcome. Promised action: Establish the Survivors' Rights Restitution Program through the Survivors' Rights Restitution Act.. Promised outcome: Eligible survivors receive compensation for harm and losses tied to violations of their rights by the federal government.. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. As U.S. Representative for New Mexico's 3rd District, Leger Fernandez introduced the Survivors' Rights Restitution Act in the 2026 congressional term.

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To support survivors of sexual violence and empower survivors who choose to come forward, the Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act would: Establish the Survivors’ Rights Restitution Program to provide compensation to eligible victims for harm and losses.

Leger Fernandez introduced legislation that would create a restitution program to compensate eligible survivors for harm and losses when the federal government violates their rights.

Leger Fernández Introduces First-Of-Its-Kind Bill to Establish Financial Relief for Epstein Survivors & Survivors of Sexual Violence | Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández
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which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The official record lists Leger Fernandez as a cosponsor and September 15, 2026 as the last action date listed, documenting introduction and committee referral. Searches covering October 15–17 located no newer enactment or implementation evidence. The commitment remains unresolved, with concrete legislative effort documented.

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H.R. 10397 (IH) - Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act of 2026 - BILLS-119hr10397ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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There is established the Survivors’ Rights Restitution Program (referred to in this Act as the “Program”) to be administered by the Attorney General

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Section 2 proposes the promised restitution program. The introduced bill provides a petition process for compensation and a restitution fund. This is legislative text proposing establishment, not an enacted authorization or evidence that compensation is available.

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H. R. 10397 (Introduced-in-House)
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Public state: pending As of 2026-10-17 · verified · . Original AI recommendation (not independently established): unresolved. unknown A for effort

The verified passages document committee referral and proposed program language, supporting legislative effort but not enactment, implementation, or compensation payments. The commitment concerns establishing the program, so introduction alone does not fulfill it or establish partial delivery. No deadline is documented. The verified passages do not establish the candidate’s sponsorship or other material contribution.

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