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Justice for Rape Survivors Act
2/12/2025, 7:31 PM
Summary of Bill HR 395
Bill 119 HR 395, also known as the Mandatory Minimums for Sexual Abuse Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to address the issue of sexual abuse by imposing mandatory minimum sentences for individuals convicted of sexual abuse crimes.
Under this bill, individuals found guilty of sexual abuse would face a minimum sentence of a certain number of years in prison, regardless of any mitigating circumstances. The goal of this legislation is to ensure that those who commit sexual abuse crimes are held accountable for their actions and serve appropriate sentences.
Supporters of the bill argue that mandatory minimums for sexual abuse are necessary to deter individuals from committing these heinous crimes and to provide justice for victims. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential for mandatory minimums to disproportionately impact certain populations and limit judicial discretion. Overall, Bill 119 HR 395 represents a significant effort to address the issue of sexual abuse through the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, and its fate will ultimately be decided by lawmakers.
Under this bill, individuals found guilty of sexual abuse would face a minimum sentence of a certain number of years in prison, regardless of any mitigating circumstances. The goal of this legislation is to ensure that those who commit sexual abuse crimes are held accountable for their actions and serve appropriate sentences.
Supporters of the bill argue that mandatory minimums for sexual abuse are necessary to deter individuals from committing these heinous crimes and to provide justice for victims. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential for mandatory minimums to disproportionately impact certain populations and limit judicial discretion. Overall, Bill 119 HR 395 represents a significant effort to address the issue of sexual abuse through the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, and its fate will ultimately be decided by lawmakers.
Congressional Summary of HR 395
Justice for Rape Survivors Act
This bill establishes a 30-year statutory mandatory minimum prison term for the following federal sexual abuse offenses:
- causing another person to engage in a sexual act by using force against that person or by threatening or placing that person in fear,
- engaging in or attempting to engage in a sexual act with another person by rendering the other person unconscious or intoxicated,
- causing or attempting to cause another person to engage in a sexual act by threatening or placing that person in fear,
- engaging or attempting to engage in a sexual act if the other person is incapacitated, and
- engaging or attempting to engage in a sexual act without the other person's consent.
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Current Status of Bill HR 395
Bill HR 395 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 14, 2025. Bill HR 395 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 14, 2025. Bill HR 395's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 14, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 395
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 395
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 395
To require mandatory minimums for sexual abuse.
To require mandatory minimums for sexual abuse.
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Shawn Stout
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1 year ago
This bill bad for me.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 395
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