S. 820 · 116th Congress
Debbie Smith Act of 2019
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Fischer12 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced Mar 14, 2019
- Senate Passed May 16, 2019
This bill reauthorizes grants that support state and local efforts to process DNA evidence in rape kits.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · May 16, 2019
Debbie Smith 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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Debbie Smith Act of 2019
Latest action (May 31, 2019): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 14, 2019
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- Senate Introduced Mar 14, 2019
- Senate Passed May 16, 2019
No recorded floor vote found.