SHIELD for Victims Act of 2026

The SHIELD for Victims Act of 2026 directs the Attorney General to develop and publish an evidence-based lethality assessment tool within one year, designed to help law enforcement identify domestic violence victims at high risk of serious injury or death and connect them with support services. The bill requires Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers to provide initial training on this tool to covered federal officers, along with mandatory refresher courses every three years. Additionally, the Secretary of Homeland Security must submit a report to Congress within 180 days outlining a plan to ensure federal officers are linked to local domestic violence resources when using the assessment program.