Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2017

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 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.

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Timeline

1. 14 February 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 February 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 February 2017

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 2 March 2017

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 14 February 2017 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Walters, Mimi [R-CA-45] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

Related records

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