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S2613: Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2016 (114th Congress)
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S2613: Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2016

114th Congress (2015–2017) · Senate bill · Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

This page covers S2613 in the 114th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so S2613 in another Congress is a different bill.


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 1
Chamber Senate
Latest vote 2016-05-23: Bill Passed (89-0)
Latest action 2016-06-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Policy area Crime and Law Enforcement
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act to reauthorize through FY2018 the Sex Offender Management Assistance program and the Jessica Lunsford Address Verification Grant program. (Sec. 3) Additionally, it reauthorizes appropriations through FY2018 for the U. S. Marshals Service to locate and apprehend sex offenders who violate sex offender registration requirements. (Sec. 4) The bill amends the federal criminal code to modify the duties of probation and pretrial services officers to include, when directed by a court, supervision of a sex offender conditionally released from civil commitment subject to court-ordered compliance with a prescribed regimen of medical, psychiatric, or psychological treatment. (Sec. 5) It establishes statutory rights for sexual assault survivors, including the right to: (1) receive a forensic medical examination at no cost; (2) have a sexual assault evidence collection kit (i.e., a rape kit) preserved for 20 years or the maximum applicable statute of limitations, whichever is shorter; (3) receive written notification prior to destruction or disposal of a rape kit; and (4) be informed of the rights and policies under this section. Additionally, it makes statutory crime victims' rights applicable to sexual assault survivors. The term "sexual assault" means any nonconsensual sexual act prohibited by federal, state, or tribal law, including when a victim lacks capacity to consent. Funds made available to the Crime Victims Fund under the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 must be used…

Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses, Civil actions and liability, Congressional oversight, Crime victims, Crimes against children, Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation, Criminal justice information and records, Department of Justice, Evidence and witnesses, Executive agency funding and structure


Roll-call votes on S2613 (114th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2016-05-23 Senate On Passage of the Bill S. 2613 Bill Passed (89-0) 52 0 6 Official tally

Frequently asked

What is S2613 in the 114th Congress?

S2613 (Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2016) was introduced in the 114th Congress (2015–2017) by Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA].

What is the latest action on S2613?

On 2016-06-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

How many roll-call votes were held on S2613?

1 recorded vote in the 114th Congress. The most recent, on 2016-05-23, was "On Passage of the Bill S. 2613": Bill Passed (89-0).