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Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act

USA117th CongressS-3328| Senate 
| Updated: 12/7/2021
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act This bill expands the special criminal jurisdiction of tribal courts over crimes of domestic violence to include other crimes and types of defendants. Specifically, the bill expands jurisdiction to include the crimes of obstruction of justice, sexual violence, sex trafficking, and stalking. The bill also allows tribal courts to exercise jurisdiction over defendants regardless of whether the defendant has ties to the tribe. The bill also (1) authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reimburse tribal governments for related expenses (e.g., arrests, prosecution, and detention); and (2) reauthorizes DOJ grants to support tribal criminal justice systems and services.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-288
Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act
Dec 7, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Dec 7, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-288
    Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act


  • December 7, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 7, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Native Americans

Assault and harassment offensesCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsDomestic violence and child abuseHuman traffickingIndian social and development programsJudicial procedure and administrationJurisdiction and venueLaw enforcement administration and fundingLawyers and legal servicesSex offensesSmuggling and traffickingViolent crime

Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act

USA117th CongressS-3328| Senate 
| Updated: 12/7/2021
Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act This bill expands the special criminal jurisdiction of tribal courts over crimes of domestic violence to include other crimes and types of defendants. Specifically, the bill expands jurisdiction to include the crimes of obstruction of justice, sexual violence, sex trafficking, and stalking. The bill also allows tribal courts to exercise jurisdiction over defendants regardless of whether the defendant has ties to the tribe. The bill also (1) authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reimburse tribal governments for related expenses (e.g., arrests, prosecution, and detention); and (2) reauthorizes DOJ grants to support tribal criminal justice systems and services.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-288
Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act
Dec 7, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Dec 7, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-288
    Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act


  • December 7, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 7, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsDomestic violence and child abuseHuman traffickingIndian social and development programsJudicial procedure and administrationJurisdiction and venueLaw enforcement administration and fundingLawyers and legal servicesSex offensesSmuggling and traffickingViolent crime