Senate
Jan 4, 2017

A bill to extend the civil statute of limitations for victims of Federal sex offenses.

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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...

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Introduced(1/4/17)
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Mr. Feinstein

(D) CA

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S61)

Jan 4, 2017