114-hr-6036114th Congress

Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2016

Sponsored By: Representative Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]

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Summary

Extending Justice for Sex Crime Victims Act of 2016 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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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

    TN • D

    Sponsored 9/15/2016

  • Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]

    AK • R

    Sponsored 11/15/2016

  • Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 11/15/2016

  • Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 11/15/2016

  • Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 11/15/2016

  • Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 11/15/2016

  • Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 11/15/2016

  • Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

    ND • R

    Sponsored 11/15/2016

  • ED ROYCE

    CA • R

    Sponsored 11/15/2016

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