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Consent is Key Act

USA119th CongressHR-3083| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (8)
Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to encourage states to enact laws that authorize civil damages and equitable relief for victims of nonconsensual sexual protection barrier removal , an act commonly known as "stealthing." This practice is defined as the removal of a sexual protection barrier, such as a condom or dental dam, without the consent of all individuals involved in sexual contact, resulting in unprotected sexual contact. States that pass such legislation will receive an increase in their funding under the Sexual Assault Services Program , a formula grant authorized by the Violence Against Women Act. The Attorney General will provide this increase, which can be up to 20 percent of the state's average funding from the three most recent awards. To qualify, states must include details about their law in their grant application. This enhanced funding is provided for a four-year period , with a maximum of four such increases per state. The bill authorizes $5,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to implement these provisions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7928
Consent is Key Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8189
Consent is Key Act
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7928
    Consent is Key Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8189
    Consent is Key Act


  • April 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Consent is Key Act

USA119th CongressHR-3083| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
This bill seeks to encourage states to enact laws that authorize civil damages and equitable relief for victims of nonconsensual sexual protection barrier removal , an act commonly known as "stealthing." This practice is defined as the removal of a sexual protection barrier, such as a condom or dental dam, without the consent of all individuals involved in sexual contact, resulting in unprotected sexual contact. States that pass such legislation will receive an increase in their funding under the Sexual Assault Services Program , a formula grant authorized by the Violence Against Women Act. The Attorney General will provide this increase, which can be up to 20 percent of the state's average funding from the three most recent awards. To qualify, states must include details about their law in their grant application. This enhanced funding is provided for a four-year period , with a maximum of four such increases per state. The bill authorizes $5,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030 to implement these provisions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7928
Consent is Key Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8189
Consent is Key Act
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7928
    Consent is Key Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8189
    Consent is Key Act


  • April 29, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (8)
Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted