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- H.R.3977
H.R.3977: Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 25, 2019
- Latest Major Action Dec. 15, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (13 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Reported in House - Dec. 15, 2020
- Introduced in House - July 25, 2019
Bill Summary
Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act This bill expands Native American tribal criminal jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence to include sex trafficking, sexual violence, stalking, and related conduct. The bill also authorizes a tribe to exercise jurisdiction over a non-Native American defendant regardless of whether the defendant resides on the tribe's lands, is employed on the tribe's lands, or is a spouse, dating...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 15, 2020 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 532.
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| Dec. 15, 2020 |
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-648.
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| Dec. 5, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 7.
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| Dec. 5, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Dec. 5, 2019 |
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
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| Aug. 14, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
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| July 25, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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| July 25, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Debra Haaland (D-N.M.) |