Rape Shield Enhancement Act of 2025

This bill mandates the Judicial Conference to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 180 days of its enactment. The report must review and identify potential amendments to several key Federal Rules. Specifically, it focuses on Rule 412 of the Federal Rules of Evidence, with the goal of further limiting the admissibility of evidence related to an alleged victim's sexual behavior or predisposition and enhancing privacy safeguards for any admissible evidence. The Judicial Conference is also tasked with reviewing Rule 26 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 16 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. For both, the report should propose amendments to narrow the scope of permissible discovery requests , thereby limiting inquiries into an alleged victim's personal, financial, social, psychological, sexual, or medical history unless directly relevant to the case. These amendments are intended to establish clearer privacy protections for alleged victims of sexual assault and ensure that discovery practices align with existing Federal laws safeguarding their rights.