Victims of certain federal sex abuse and trafficking crimes could sue for money in federal court. Some cases would get a 10-year deadline, while some serious crimes would have no deadline at all. The bill also opens a one-year window for some old claims to be filed again.
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Virginia's Law is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S554-555; text: CR S555).
Latest action on S. 3815: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S554-555; text: CR S555)
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects victims of certain federal sexual abuse, sex trafficking, forced labor, and related transportation crimes. It also affects people and businesses accused of committing those crimes or knowingly making money from them. Federal courts would handle these lawsuits, and some old cases could come back during the one-year look-back period.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would give victims another way to seek money and accountability, even if a criminal case does not fully address the harm. It also recognizes that many victims do not come forward right away. By extending or removing filing deadlines, and by reopening some older claims for one year, the bill could let more people bring cases that they could not bring before. At the same time, the bill could lead to more lawsuits over older events, and the full effect on courts, victims, and defendants is not clear from the bill alone.
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Officially: Virginia's Law
Victims of certain federal sex abuse and trafficking crimes could sue for money in federal court. Some cases would get a 10-year deadline, while some serious crimes would have no deadline at all. The bill also opens a one-year window for some old claims to be filed again.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S3815. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S554-555; text: CR S555) (2/10/2026)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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