Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017

Bill: 115-hr-1973
Sponsor: Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Athletes
Civil actions and liability
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Criminal justice information and records
Domestic violence and child abuse
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Human trafficking
Jurisdiction and venue
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Olympic games
Pornography
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 

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.

action_date: 2017-05-22
text: 

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.
 

action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 

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.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-05
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 3 (Roll no. 285). (text: CR H4579-4580)
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 3 (Roll no. 285).(text: CR H4579-4580)
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4590-4591)
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 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.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 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.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1973.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 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.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 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.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 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.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed with general debate on H.R. 1973.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Subsequently, the Committee resume its sitting.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: The Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message from the Senate.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: The Speaker designated the Honorable Bruce Poliquin to act as Chairman of the Committee.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 352 and Rule XVIII.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 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.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352. (consideration: CR H4575-4582)
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: 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.
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 85.
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged.
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-136, Part I.
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-136, Part I.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 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.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 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.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 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.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House