Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 7, 2016)
Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault Act of 2016
This bill requires a state that receives funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program to certify within one year that its state laws do not impose a time limit (e.g., statute of limitation) on the criminal prosecution of certain sexual assault offenses.
The Department of Justice must reduce by 20% the JAG allocation of a state that fails to submit this certification.
What just happenedFeb 3, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 7, 2016
- Feb 3, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Jan 7, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 7, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 7, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House