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Justice for Rape Survivors Act

USA119th CongressHR-395| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2025
Anna Paulina Luna

Anna Paulina Luna

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Brandon Gill (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Justice for Rape Survivors Act proposes to implement mandatory minimum sentences for individuals convicted of federal sexual abuse offenses. It specifically targets sections 2241 and 2242 of title 18, United States Code, which define aggravated sexual abuse and sexual abuse, respectively. Under the bill's provisions, the sentencing for these crimes would be changed from "any term of years or life" imprisonment to a mandatory minimum of not less than 30 years or for life . This legislative action is intended to impose more severe and consistent penalties for these serious offenses, ensuring a baseline level of punishment for perpetrators.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7956
Justice for Rape Survivors Act
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7956
    Justice for Rape Survivors Act


  • January 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Crime victimsCriminal procedure and sentencingSex offenses

Justice for Rape Survivors Act

USA119th CongressHR-395| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2025
The Justice for Rape Survivors Act proposes to implement mandatory minimum sentences for individuals convicted of federal sexual abuse offenses. It specifically targets sections 2241 and 2242 of title 18, United States Code, which define aggravated sexual abuse and sexual abuse, respectively. Under the bill's provisions, the sentencing for these crimes would be changed from "any term of years or life" imprisonment to a mandatory minimum of not less than 30 years or for life . This legislative action is intended to impose more severe and consistent penalties for these serious offenses, ensuring a baseline level of punishment for perpetrators.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7956
Justice for Rape Survivors Act
Jan 14, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7956
    Justice for Rape Survivors Act


  • January 14, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 14, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Anna Paulina Luna

Anna Paulina Luna

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (3)
Brandon Gill (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Marlin A. Stutzman (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Crime victimsCriminal procedure and sentencingSex offenses