Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act

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Bill Number

S 3523

Introduced

Dec 8, 2016

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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Assault and harassment offenses Crime victims Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Domestic violence and child abuse Human trafficking Indian social and development programs Jurisdiction and venue Native Americans Sex offenses

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Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act

This bill amends the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 to revise provisions regarding tribal jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence, including to expand tribal criminal jurisdiction to include sex trafficking, sexual violence, stalking, and related conduct.

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Dec 8, 2016

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Dec 8, 2016

Introduced in Senate

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