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S.2895: Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced April 28, 2016
- Latest Major Action April 28, 2016
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Cosponsors
15 (8 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2016 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 28, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2563)
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| April 28, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) |