H.R. 1035 · 115th Congress
Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2017
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PoeSponsor12 cosponsors · 8 D, 4 R
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Cohen
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Clark
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Davis
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Kuster
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Moulton
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Ryan
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Walters
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Nolan
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Bacon
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Tsongas
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Sinema
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LaHood7 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise the statute of limitations for a victim of a human trafficking offense or federal sexual offense to file a civil action to recover damages.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Feb 14, 2017
Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2017
This bill amends the federal criminal code to revise the statute of limitations for a victim of a human trafficking offense or federal sexual offense to file a civil action to recover damages.
Under current law, the statute of limitations is 10 years from the date the cause of action arose. This bill sets a 10-year statute of limitations from the date the victim discovers the offense or injury.
Additionally, it extends the statute of limitations for a minor victim of a federal sex offense to file a civil action to 10 years (currently 3 years) from the date such individual reaches age 18.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2017
Latest action (Mar 2, 2017): Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 14, 2017
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.