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To extend the civil statute of limitations for victims of Federal sex offenses.

USA115th CongressHR-1035| House 
| Updated: 3/2/2017
Ted Poe

Ted Poe

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (12)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Richard M. Nolan (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Niki Tsongas (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Rodney Davis (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mimi Walters (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • 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

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-30
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 2, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • January 4, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-30
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 2, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 115-30: A bill to extend the civil statute of limitations for victims of Federal sex offenses.
Civil actions and liabilityCrimes against childrenCrime victimsHuman traffickingSex offenses

To extend the civil statute of limitations for victims of Federal sex offenses.

USA115th CongressHR-1035| House 
| Updated: 3/2/2017
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

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-30
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 2, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • January 4, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-30
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 2, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Ted Poe

Ted Poe

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (12)
Tim Ryan (Democratic)Richard M. Nolan (Democratic)Darin LaHood (Republican)Niki Tsongas (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Rodney Davis (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mimi Walters (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 115-30: A bill 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