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Congress Unveils 'Virginia's Law' to Combat Sex Trafficking

2/10/2026

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On February 10, 2026, Congress introduced "Virginia's Law" to end statute of limitations for sex trafficking offenses.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández sponsor the bill.
The measure would empower survivors such as Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide last year.
Survivors and lawmakers gathered to advocate for the bill.
The legislation follows a 2022 law that removed limitations for survivors but did not apply retroactively.

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Story summary

On February 10, 2026, Congress introduced "Virginia's Law" to end statute of limitations for sex trafficking offenses.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández sponsor the bill.
The measure would empower survivors such as Virginia Giuffre, who died by suicide last year.
Survivors and lawmakers gathered to advocate for the bill.
The legislation follows a 2022 law that removed limitations for survivors but did not apply retroactively.