Statutes of Limitations and Statutes of Repose Topic of White Paper From CRS
October 17, 2026
October 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13329) by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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When a Case Can Be Filed: Statutes of Limitations and Statutes of Repose
Many federal laws are subject to time limits known as statutes of limitations or statutes of repose, which generally bar enforcement of the law after a certain amount of time has passed. Congress can set or modify sta . . .
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When a Case Can Be Filed: Statutes of Limitations and Statutes of Repose
Many federal laws are subject to time limits known as statutes of limitations or statutes of repose, which generally bar enforcement of the law after a certain amount of time has passed. Congress can set or modify sta . . .