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Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-1973| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2017
Susan W. Brooks

Susan W. Brooks

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (16)
Martha Roby (Republican)Erik Paulsen (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Luke Messer (Republican)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Luis V. Gutierrez (Democratic)Stephen Knight (Republican)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Bob Goodlatte (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 to extend the duty to report suspected child abuse to adults who are authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes at an amateur sports organization facility or at an event sanctioned by a national governing body (NGB) or member of an NGB. An NGB is an amateur sports organization that is recognized by the International Olympic Committee. An authorized adult who fails to report suspected child abuse is subject to criminal penalties. (Sec. 3) The bill amends the federal criminal code to revise civil remedy provisions for a victim of a human trafficking offense or federal sex offense. Among other things, it changes the civil statute of limitations to 10 years from the date the victim reasonably discovers the violation or injury (currently, 10 years from the date the cause of action arose). The bill also 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. 4) Finally, the bill amends the Amateur Sports Act of 1978: to expand the authorities and duties of NGBs to prevent, report, and respond to the abuse of minor or amateur athletes; to limit the civil and criminal liability of the U.S. Olympic Committee, an NGB, or an amateur sport organization in certain circumstances; to prohibit construing certain provisions to limit the ability of an NGB to prevent interactions between an alleged abuser and an amateur athlete; and to require (currently, authorize) the U.S. Olympic Committee to review an NGB's certification.

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Timeline
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 1, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 1, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
May 18, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 18, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 22, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 85.
May 22, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-136, Part I.
May 22, 2017
Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
May 23, 2017
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 352 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.
May 25, 2017
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352. (consideration: CR H4575-4582)
May 25, 2017
The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.
May 25, 2017
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 352 and Rule XVIII.
May 25, 2017
The Speaker designated the Honorable Bruce Poliquin to act as Chairman of the Committee.
May 25, 2017
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973.
May 25, 2017
The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
May 25, 2017
Subsequently, the Committee resume its sitting.
May 25, 2017
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed with general debate on H.R. 1973.
May 25, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (LA) amendment No. 1.
May 25, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costa amendment No. 2.
May 25, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the O'Halleran amendment No. 3.
May 25, 2017
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1973.
May 25, 2017
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 25, 2017
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
May 25, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1973, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of the bill until later in the legislative day.
May 25, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4590-4591)
May 25, 2017
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 3 (Roll no. 285). (text: CR H4579-4580)
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May 25, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 5, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • May 1, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • May 1, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.


  • May 18, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 18, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 22, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 85.


  • May 22, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-136, Part I.


  • May 22, 2017
    Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.


  • May 23, 2017
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 352 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.


  • May 25, 2017
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352. (consideration: CR H4575-4582)


  • May 25, 2017
    The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.


  • May 25, 2017
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 352 and Rule XVIII.


  • May 25, 2017
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Bruce Poliquin to act as Chairman of the Committee.


  • May 25, 2017
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973.


  • May 25, 2017
    The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.


  • May 25, 2017
    Subsequently, the Committee resume its sitting.


  • May 25, 2017
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed with general debate on H.R. 1973.


  • May 25, 2017
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (LA) amendment No. 1.


  • May 25, 2017
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costa amendment No. 2.


  • May 25, 2017
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the O'Halleran amendment No. 3.


  • May 25, 2017
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1973.


  • May 25, 2017
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 25, 2017
    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.


  • May 25, 2017
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1973, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of the bill until later in the legislative day.


  • May 25, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4590-4591)


  • May 25, 2017
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 3 (Roll no. 285). (text: CR H4579-4580)
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  • May 25, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 5, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-352: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1973) to prevent the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1761) to amend title 18, United States Code, to criminalize the knowing consent of the visual depiction, or live transmission, of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017, through June 5, 2017.
  • S 115-534: Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017
AthletesCivil actions and liabilityCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrimes against childrenCrime victimsCriminal justice information and recordsDomestic violence and child abuseFraud offenses and financial crimesHuman traffickingJurisdiction and venueJuvenile crime and gang violenceOlympic gamesPornographySex offenses

Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-1973| House 
| Updated: 6/5/2017
Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 to extend the duty to report suspected child abuse to adults who are authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes at an amateur sports organization facility or at an event sanctioned by a national governing body (NGB) or member of an NGB. An NGB is an amateur sports organization that is recognized by the International Olympic Committee. An authorized adult who fails to report suspected child abuse is subject to criminal penalties. (Sec. 3) The bill amends the federal criminal code to revise civil remedy provisions for a victim of a human trafficking offense or federal sex offense. Among other things, it changes the civil statute of limitations to 10 years from the date the victim reasonably discovers the violation or injury (currently, 10 years from the date the cause of action arose). The bill also 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. 4) Finally, the bill amends the Amateur Sports Act of 1978: to expand the authorities and duties of NGBs to prevent, report, and respond to the abuse of minor or amateur athletes; to limit the civil and criminal liability of the U.S. Olympic Committee, an NGB, or an amateur sport organization in certain circumstances; to prohibit construing certain provisions to limit the ability of an NGB to prevent interactions between an alleged abuser and an amateur athlete; and to require (currently, authorize) the U.S. Olympic Committee to review an NGB's certification.

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Timeline
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 1, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 1, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
May 18, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 18, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 22, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 85.
May 22, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-136, Part I.
May 22, 2017
Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
May 23, 2017
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 352 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.
May 25, 2017
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352. (consideration: CR H4575-4582)
May 25, 2017
The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.
May 25, 2017
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 352 and Rule XVIII.
May 25, 2017
The Speaker designated the Honorable Bruce Poliquin to act as Chairman of the Committee.
May 25, 2017
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973.
May 25, 2017
The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
May 25, 2017
Subsequently, the Committee resume its sitting.
May 25, 2017
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed with general debate on H.R. 1973.
May 25, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (LA) amendment No. 1.
May 25, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costa amendment No. 2.
May 25, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the O'Halleran amendment No. 3.
May 25, 2017
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1973.
May 25, 2017
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 25, 2017
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
May 25, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1973, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of the bill until later in the legislative day.
May 25, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4590-4591)
May 25, 2017
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 3 (Roll no. 285). (text: CR H4579-4580)
View Vote
May 25, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 5, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • May 1, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • May 1, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.


  • May 18, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 18, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 22, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 85.


  • May 22, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-136, Part I.


  • May 22, 2017
    Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.


  • May 23, 2017
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 352 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.


  • May 25, 2017
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352. (consideration: CR H4575-4582)


  • May 25, 2017
    The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.


  • May 25, 2017
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 352 and Rule XVIII.


  • May 25, 2017
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Bruce Poliquin to act as Chairman of the Committee.


  • May 25, 2017
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973.


  • May 25, 2017
    The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.


  • May 25, 2017
    Subsequently, the Committee resume its sitting.


  • May 25, 2017
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed with general debate on H.R. 1973.


  • May 25, 2017
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (LA) amendment No. 1.


  • May 25, 2017
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costa amendment No. 2.


  • May 25, 2017
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the O'Halleran amendment No. 3.


  • May 25, 2017
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1973.


  • May 25, 2017
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • May 25, 2017
    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.


  • May 25, 2017
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1973, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of the bill until later in the legislative day.


  • May 25, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4590-4591)


  • May 25, 2017
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 3 (Roll no. 285). (text: CR H4579-4580)
    View Vote


  • May 25, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 5, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Susan W. Brooks

Susan W. Brooks

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (16)
Martha Roby (Republican)Erik Paulsen (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Luke Messer (Republican)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Luis V. Gutierrez (Democratic)Stephen Knight (Republican)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Bob Goodlatte (Republican)David P. Roe (Republican)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, Education and Workforce Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-352: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1973) to prevent the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1761) to amend title 18, United States Code, to criminalize the knowing consent of the visual depiction, or live transmission, of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017, through June 5, 2017.
  • S 115-534: Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AthletesCivil actions and liabilityCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrimes against childrenCrime victimsCriminal justice information and recordsDomestic violence and child abuseFraud offenses and financial crimesHuman traffickingJurisdiction and venueJuvenile crime and gang violenceOlympic gamesPornographySex offenses