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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
11/06/2023
11/06/2023
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Debbie Smith Act of 2023, amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program through 2029. The bill also extends the requirement for audits to protect the integrity of grant awards through 2029. The Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program provides funding to state and local governments to help process DNA evidence samples and reduce backlogs.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
John Cornyn (R)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Mike Crapo (R),
Dick Durbin (D),
Joni Ernst (R),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Chuck Grassley (R),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Last Action
Held at the desk. (on 11/06/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/499/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s499/BILLS-118s499es.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s499/BILLS-118s499is.pdf |
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