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S.30: Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 4, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (6 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 4, 2017
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 4, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S61)
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Jan. 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) |