A bill to amend the Uniform Code of Military Justice to apply to prosecutions of child abuse cases in courts-martial an extended statute of limitations applicable to prosecutions of child abuse cases in United States District Courts, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

S 326

Introduced

Feb 6, 2003

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2053)

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Child abuse Courts-martial and courts of inquiry Families Law Limitation of actions

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Summary

Amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice to apply to court-martial prosecutions of child abuse cases the extended Federal statute of limitations applicable to child abuse cases in U.S. district courts (allows such prosecutions until the child reaches the age of 25).

Actions

Feb 6, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2053)
Feb 6, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2053)
Feb 6, 2003

Introduced in Senate

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