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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