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RepublicanBill · H.R. 395· House(119-HR-395)

Justice for Rape Survivors Act

Rep. Luna
Age: 37 years
Florida
Introduced
1/14/2025
Last activity
1/14/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Anna Paulina Luna
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 0
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the ``Justice for Rape Survivors Act,'' aims to establish mandatory minimum prison sentences for certain sexual abuse offenses. It specifically proposes changes to title 18 of the United States Code. The legislation targets offenses classified as Aggravated Sexual Abuse and Sexual Abuse. Under this act, the current sentencing language would be modified. The primary change replaces flexible sentencing terms with a requirement for a minimum of 30 years of imprisonment or life.

Yes

  • Would women be better off under this?+4

    The bill increases the severity of punishments for sexual abuse crimes, which may serve as a deterrent and provide a sense of justice for survivors.

The opposite

  • Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-5

    The bill introduces mandatory minimum sentences of at least 30 years or life for sexual abuse offenses, which reduces judicial discretion in sentencing.

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-3

    Mandatory minimums limit the ability of judges to consider individual circumstances during the sentencing process.