Senate Bill 1986
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 19, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1986
Congress
115
Policy Area
Native Americans
Native Americans
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting Native Americans, including Alaska Natives and Hawaiians, in a variety of domestic policy settings. This includes claims, intergovernmental relations, and Indian lands and resources.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.October 19, 2017
10/19/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
10/19/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:15 PM