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Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-1188| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2017
F. James Sensenbrenner

F. James Sensenbrenner

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (8)
Glenn Thompson (Republican)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)David Young (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bob Goodlatte (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act to reauthorize through FY2022 the Sex Offender Management Assistance program. (Sec. 3) The bill reauthorizes through FY2022 the activities of the U.S. Marshals Service to locate and apprehend sex offenders who violate sex offender registration requirements. (Sec. 4) It reduces from 25 years to 15 years the required registration period for certain juvenile delinquent sex offenders who maintain a clean record. (Sec. 5) It allows a state, Indian tribe, or territory to exempt from disclosure on a public website information about juvenile delinquent sex offenders. (Sec. 6) The bill specifies how to calculate the allocation of Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program funds for local governments after a state's JAG funds are reduced for failure to comply with sex offender registration and notification standards. (Sec. 7) It amends the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to include additional data in its annual report on the enforcement of sex offender registration requirements. (Sec. 8) The bill amends the federal criminal code to broaden the duties of probation and pretrial services officers to include, when directed by a court, supervision of a sex offender conditionally released from civil commitment subject to court-ordered compliance with a prescribed regimen of medical, psychiatric, or psychological treatment. (Sec. 9) 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. (Sec. 10) It authorizes DOJ to provide technical assistance to tribal governments to promote access to federal criminal information databases. DOJ's Working Capital Fund may be reimbursed by federally recognized tribes for such technical assistance. (Sec. 11) The bill allows a state, Indian tribe, or territory to establish an alternative method for a registered sex offender to comply with the in-person verification requirement. DOJ must approve an alternative verification method before it is implemented. (Sec. 12) It limits the aggravated sex abuse offenses that trigger sex offender registration requirements for a juvenile at least 14 years old who is adjudicated delinquent for a comparable or more severe sex offense. (Sec. 13) The National Institute of Justice must report to Congress on the public safety impact, recidivism, and collateral consequences of long-term registration of juvenile sex offenders.

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Timeline
Feb 16, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Mar 22, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 22, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 22, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
May 22, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-142.
May 22, 2017
Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 22, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4396-4399)
May 22, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1188.
May 22, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4396-4397)
May 22, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4396-4397)
May 22, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 23, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 16, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • March 22, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • March 22, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 22, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 91.


  • May 22, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-142.


  • May 22, 2017
    Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 22, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4396-4399)


  • May 22, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1188.


  • May 22, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4396-4397)


  • May 22, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4396-4397)


  • May 22, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 23, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrimes against childrenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDomestic violence and child abuseHuman traffickingIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLicensing and registrationsMental healthPornographySex offensesYouth employment and child labor

Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-1188| House 
| Updated: 5/23/2017
Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act to reauthorize through FY2022 the Sex Offender Management Assistance program. (Sec. 3) The bill reauthorizes through FY2022 the activities of the U.S. Marshals Service to locate and apprehend sex offenders who violate sex offender registration requirements. (Sec. 4) It reduces from 25 years to 15 years the required registration period for certain juvenile delinquent sex offenders who maintain a clean record. (Sec. 5) It allows a state, Indian tribe, or territory to exempt from disclosure on a public website information about juvenile delinquent sex offenders. (Sec. 6) The bill specifies how to calculate the allocation of Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program funds for local governments after a state's JAG funds are reduced for failure to comply with sex offender registration and notification standards. (Sec. 7) It amends the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 to require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to include additional data in its annual report on the enforcement of sex offender registration requirements. (Sec. 8) The bill amends the federal criminal code to broaden the duties of probation and pretrial services officers to include, when directed by a court, supervision of a sex offender conditionally released from civil commitment subject to court-ordered compliance with a prescribed regimen of medical, psychiatric, or psychological treatment. (Sec. 9) 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. (Sec. 10) It authorizes DOJ to provide technical assistance to tribal governments to promote access to federal criminal information databases. DOJ's Working Capital Fund may be reimbursed by federally recognized tribes for such technical assistance. (Sec. 11) The bill allows a state, Indian tribe, or territory to establish an alternative method for a registered sex offender to comply with the in-person verification requirement. DOJ must approve an alternative verification method before it is implemented. (Sec. 12) It limits the aggravated sex abuse offenses that trigger sex offender registration requirements for a juvenile at least 14 years old who is adjudicated delinquent for a comparable or more severe sex offense. (Sec. 13) The National Institute of Justice must report to Congress on the public safety impact, recidivism, and collateral consequences of long-term registration of juvenile sex offenders.

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Timeline
Feb 16, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Mar 22, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 22, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 22, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
May 22, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-142.
May 22, 2017
Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 22, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4396-4399)
May 22, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1188.
May 22, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4396-4397)
May 22, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4396-4397)
May 22, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 23, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 16, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • March 22, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • March 22, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 22, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 91.


  • May 22, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-142.


  • May 22, 2017
    Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • May 22, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4396-4399)


  • May 22, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1188.


  • May 22, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4396-4397)


  • May 22, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4396-4397)


  • May 22, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 23, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
F. James Sensenbrenner

F. James Sensenbrenner

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (8)
Glenn Thompson (Republican)Carol Shea-Porter (Democratic)David Young (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bob Goodlatte (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrimes against childrenCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDomestic violence and child abuseHuman traffickingIndian social and development programsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLicensing and registrationsMental healthPornographySex offensesYouth employment and child labor