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S. 2895 (114th)

Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2016

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Introduced

28 April 2016

Last action

28 April 2016 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2563)

Sponsors

Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], John Cornyn, Charles Schumer, Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Kirsten Gillibrand, Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN], Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1], Amy Klobuchar, Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Richard Durbin, Richard Blumenthal, Edward Markey, Patty Murray, Thomas Tillis, Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ]

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10 August 2026

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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 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. 28 April 2016

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2563)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 April 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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