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Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act

USA116th CongressHR-3977| House 
| Updated: 12/15/2020
Debra A. Haaland

Debra A. Haaland

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (16)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act This bill expands Native American tribal criminal jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence to include sex trafficking, sexual violence, stalking, and related conduct. The bill also authorizes a tribe to exercise jurisdiction over a non-Native American defendant regardless of whether the defendant resides on the tribe's lands, is employed on the tribe's lands, or is a spouse, dating partner, or intimate partner of a Native American who resides on the tribe's lands.

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Timeline
Jun 19, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-288
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-67.
Jul 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Aug 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Dec 5, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 5, 2019
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
Dec 5, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 7.
Dec 15, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 532.
Dec 15, 2020
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-648.
  • June 19, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-288
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-67.


  • July 25, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • August 14, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • December 5, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 5, 2019
    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.


  • December 5, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 7.


  • December 15, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 532.


  • December 15, 2020
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-648.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 116-288: Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act
Assault and harassment offensesCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDomestic violence and child abuseHuman traffickingIndian social and development programsJurisdiction and venueSex offenses

Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act

USA116th CongressHR-3977| House 
| Updated: 12/15/2020
Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act This bill expands Native American tribal criminal jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence to include sex trafficking, sexual violence, stalking, and related conduct. The bill also authorizes a tribe to exercise jurisdiction over a non-Native American defendant regardless of whether the defendant resides on the tribe's lands, is employed on the tribe's lands, or is a spouse, dating partner, or intimate partner of a Native American who resides on the tribe's lands.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline
Jun 19, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-288
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-67.
Jul 25, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Aug 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Dec 5, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 5, 2019
Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.
Dec 5, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 7.
Dec 15, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 532.
Dec 15, 2020
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-648.
  • June 19, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-288
    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-67.


  • July 25, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • August 14, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.


  • December 5, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 5, 2019
    Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States Discharged.


  • December 5, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 7.


  • December 15, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 532.


  • December 15, 2020
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 116-648.
Debra A. Haaland

Debra A. Haaland

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (16)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 116-288: Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDomestic violence and child abuseHuman traffickingIndian social and development programsJurisdiction and venueSex offenses