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Introduced
01/24/2019
01/24/2019
In Committee
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
Crossed Over
10/28/2019
10/28/2019
Passed
12/20/2019
12/20/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/30/2019
12/30/2019
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019 Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes grants that support state and local efforts to process DNA evidence in rape kits. Specifically, it reauthorizes through FY2024 the following: grants under the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program; grants to provide DNA training and education for law enforcement personnel, corrections personnel, and court officers; and grants under the Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Program.
AI Summary
This bill reauthorizes grants that support state and local efforts to process DNA evidence in rape kits. Specifically, it reauthorizes through fiscal year 2024 the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, which provides grants to process DNA evidence; grants to provide DNA training and education for law enforcement, corrections, and court personnel; and grants under the Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Program. The bill also prioritizes the analysis of DNA samples from homicides and sexual assaults, to the extent practicable consistent with public safety considerations.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (25)
Carolyn Maloney (D)*,
Ken Calvert (R),
Steve Cohen (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Lois Frankel (D),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Jenniffer González (R),
Garret Graves (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Dave Joyce (R),
Steve King (R),
Ann Kuster (D),
Rick Larsen (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Kenny Marchant (R),
Mark Meadows (R),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Bobby Scott (D),
Jackie Speier (D),
Van Taylor (R),
Ann Wagner (R),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
Last Action
Became Public Law No: 116-104. (TXT | PDF) (on 12/30/2019)
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