H.R. 2796 · 109th Congress
DNA Fingerprinting Act of 2005
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DNA Fingerprinting Act of 2005 - Amends the DNA Identification Act of 1994 to expand the scope of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) samples to be included in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jun 8, 2005
DNA Fingerprinting Act of 2005 - Amends the DNA Identification Act of 1994 to expand the scope of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) samples to be included in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). Repeals exclusions from CODIS of: (1) DNA profiles from arrestees who have not been charged in an indictment or information with a crime; and (2) DNA samples that are voluntarily submitted solely for elimination purposes. Repeals provisions regarding: (1) requirements for expungement of DNA analysis from CODIS in cases where the convictions are overturned; and (2) authority for any person who is authorized to access CODIS for purposes of including DNA information to access it to carry out a one-time keyboard search.
Amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to authorize the Attorney General to: (1) collect DNA samples from individuals who are arrested or detained under U.S. authority; (2) delegate this function within the Department of Justice; and (3) authorize and direct any other U.S. agency that arrests or detains individuals or supervises individuals facing charges to carry out any function and exercise any power of the Attorney General.
Repeals the exception of sexual abuse cases from provisions providing for the tolling of the statute of limitations in cases in which DNA testing implicates an identified person in the commission of a felony.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: DNA Fingerprinting Act of 2005
Latest action (Jun 9, 2005): Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 8, 2005
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.