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Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 6, 2017Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 1973

Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 25, 2017)

Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 to extend the duty to report suspected child abuse to adults who are authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes at an amateur sports organization facility or at an event sanctioned by a national governing body (NGB) or member of an NGB. An NGB is an amateur sports organization that is recognized by the International Olympic Committee.

An authorized adult who fails to report suspected child abuse is subject to criminal penalties.

(Sec. 3) The bill amends the federal criminal code to revise civil remedy provisions for a victim of a human trafficking offense or federal sex offense. Among other things, it changes the civil statute of limitations to 10 years from the date the victim reasonably discovers the violation or injury (currently, 10 years from the date the cause of action arose). The bill also 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.

(Sec. 4) Finally, the bill amends the Amateur Sports Act of 1978:

  • to expand the authorities and duties of NGBs to prevent, report, and respond to the abuse of minor or amateur athletes;
  • to limit the civil and criminal liability of the U.S. Olympic Committee, an NGB, or an amateur sport organization in certain circumstances;
  • to prohibit construing certain provisions to limit the ability of an NGB to prevent interactions between an alleged abuser and an amateur athlete; and
  • to require (currently, authorize) the U.S. Olympic Committee to review an NGB's certification.

What just happenedJun 5, 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5](R-IN)Sponsor
16 cosponsors5 D11 R
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  1. Jun 5, 2017IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. May 25, 2017FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. May 25, 2017FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 3 (Roll no. 285). (text: CR H4579-4580)

  4. May 25, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 3 (Roll no. 285).(text: CR H4579-4580)

  5. May 25, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4590-4591)

  6. May 25, 2017FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1973, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Goodlatte demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of the bill until later in the legislative day.

  7. May 25, 2017FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  8. May 25, 2017FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  9. May 25, 2017FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1973.

  10. May 25, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the O'Halleran amendment No. 3.

  11. May 25, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Costa amendment No. 2.

  12. May 25, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 352, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Johnson (LA) amendment No. 1.

  13. May 25, 2017FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed with general debate on H.R. 1973.

  14. May 25, 2017FloorH8D000

    Subsequently, the Committee resume its sitting.

  15. May 25, 2017FloorH8D000

    The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.

  16. May 25, 2017FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973.

  17. May 25, 2017FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Bruce Poliquin to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  18. May 25, 2017FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 352 and Rule XVIII.

  19. May 25, 2017FloorH8D000

    The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.

  20. May 25, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352. (consideration: CR H4575-4582)

  21. May 23, 2017FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 352 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.

  22. May 22, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 85.

  23. May 22, 2017DischargeH12300

    Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  24. May 22, 2017Committee5500

    Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  25. May 22, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-136, Part I.

    Judiciary Committee
  26. May 22, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-136, Part I.

    Judiciary Committee
  27. May 18, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  28. May 18, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  29. May 1, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  30. May 1, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  31. Apr 6, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  32. Apr 6, 2017IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  33. Apr 6, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Judiciary Committee
  34. Apr 6, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  35. Apr 6, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMay 25, 201736

Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 to extend the duty to report suspected child abuse to adults who are authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes at an amateur sports organization facility or at an event sanctioned by a national governing body (NGB) or member of an NGB. An NGB is an amateur sports organization that is recognized by the International Olympic Committee.

An authorized adult who fails to report suspected child abuse is subject to criminal penalties.

(Sec. 3) The bill amends the federal criminal code to revise civil remedy provisions for a victim of a human trafficking offense or federal sex offense. Among other things, it changes the civil statute of limitations to 10 years from the date the victim reasonably discovers the violation or injury (currently, 10 years from the date the cause of action arose). The bill also 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.

(Sec. 4) Finally, the bill amends the Amateur Sports Act of 1978:

  • to expand the authorities and duties of NGBs to prevent, report, and respond to the abuse of minor or amateur athletes;
  • to limit the civil and criminal liability of the U.S. Olympic Committee, an NGB, or an amateur sport organization in certain circumstances;
  • to prohibit construing certain provisions to limit the ability of an NGB to prevent interactions between an alleged abuser and an amateur athlete; and
  • to require (currently, authorize) the U.S. Olympic Committee to review an NGB's certification.
Reported to House amended, Part IMay 22, 201718

Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 to extend the duty to report suspected child abuse to adults who are authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes at a facility under the jurisdiction of a national governing body (NGB). An NGB is an amateur sports organization that is recognized by the International Olympic Committee.

An authorized adult who fails to report suspected child abuse is subject to criminal penalties.

(Sec. 3) The bill amends the federal criminal code to revise civil remedy provisions for a victim of a human trafficking offense or federal sex offense. Among other things, it changes the civil statute of limitations to 10 years from the date the victim reasonably discovers the violation or injury (currently, 10 years from the date the cause of action arose). The bill also 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.

(Sec. 4) Finally, the bill amends the Amateur Sports Act of 1978:

  • to expand the authorities and duties of NGBs to prevent, report, and respond to the abuse of minor or amateur athletes;
  • to limit the civil and criminal liability of the U.S. Olympic Committee, an NGB, or an amateur sport organization in certain circumstances;
  • to prohibit construing certain provisions to limit the ability of an NGB to prevent interactions between an alleged abuser and an amateur athlete; and
  • to require (currently, authorize) the U.S. Olympic Committee to review an NGB's certification.
Introduced in HouseApr 6, 2017

Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017

This bill amends the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 to extend the duty to report suspected child abuse, including sexual abuse, to certain adults who are authorized to interact with minor or amateur athletes at a facility under the jurisdiction of a national governing body. A national governing body is an amateur sports organization that is recognized by the International Olympic Committee.

An individual who is required, but fails, to report suspected child sex abuse is subject to criminal penalties.

Additionally, the bill amends the federal criminal code to revise civil remedy provisions for a victim of a human trafficking offense or federal sex offense. Among other things, it changes the civil statute of limitations to 10 years from the date the victim discovers the violation or injury (currently, 10 years from the date the cause of action arose). The bill also 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.

Finally, the bill amends the Amateur Sports Act of 1978: (1) to authorize national governing bodies to develop training, practices, policies, and procedures to prevent the abuse of minor or amateur athletes; and (2) to require national governing bodies to develop and enforce policies, mechanisms, and procedures to prevent, report, and respond to the abuse of minor or amateur athletes.

Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017 — Informed