Securing Women’s Independence For Today Act of 2023

HR 5288, the Securing Women’s Independence For Today Act of 2023 (SWIFT Act), requires public high schools and colleges to implement health education curricula teaching prevention of rape, sexual assault, and harassment. It mandates comprehensive training for healthcare workers and first responders on supporting victims of sexual violence and domestic abuse, including 13 specific modules covering evidence handling, empathy, and legal procedures. Covered entities (like hospitals and first responder agencies) must ensure all relevant staff complete this training within three months of hire and every two years, with failure resulting in loss of federal funding or $50,000 monthly fines per non-compliant employee. The bill also prohibits U.S. foreign aid to countries with gender-based legal discrimination for five years, redirecting unspent funds to reduce the national debt.