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

USA115th CongressS-30| Senate 
| Updated: 1/4/2017
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (12)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Jeff Flake (Republican)Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Patty Murray (Democratic)Al Franken (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Jan 4, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jan 4, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S61)
Mar 2, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1035
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • January 4, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 4, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S61)


  • March 2, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1035
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1035: To extend the civil statute of limitations for victims of Federal sex offenses.
Civil actions and liabilityCrimes against childrenCrime victimsHuman traffickingSex offenses

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

USA115th CongressS-30| Senate 
| Updated: 1/4/2017
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
Jan 4, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jan 4, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S61)
Mar 2, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1035
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • January 4, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 4, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S61)


  • March 2, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1035
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Dianne Feinstein

Dianne Feinstein

Democratic Senator

California

Cosponsors (12)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Jeff Flake (Republican)Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Patty Murray (Democratic)Al Franken (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1035: To extend the civil statute of limitations for victims of Federal sex offenses.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCrimes against childrenCrime victimsHuman traffickingSex offenses