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Bill114th CongressFiled Dec 3, 2015Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 2348

Rapid DNA Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Jun 16, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on May 12, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Rapid DNA Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the DNA Identification Act of 1994 to require the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to issue standards and procedures for using Rapid DNA instruments to analyze DNA samples of criminal offenders.

Rapid DNA instruments carry out a fully automated process to create a DNA analysis from a DNA sample.

DNA samples prepared by criminal justice agencies using Rapid DNA instruments in compliance the FBI-issued standards and procedures may be included in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).

(Sec. 3) The bill amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to allow the FBI to waive certain existing requirements if a DNA sample is analyzed using Rapid DNA instruments and the results are included in CODIS.


What just happenedJun 21, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT](R-UT)Sponsor
12 cosponsors6 D6 R
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  1. Jun 21, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  2. Jun 20, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Jun 20, 2016FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. Jun 16, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Jun 16, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4265-4266; text as passed Senate: CR S4265-4266)

  6. Jun 16, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4265-4266; text as passed Senate: CR S4265-4266)

  7. May 12, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 462.

  8. May 12, 2016Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with amendments. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. May 12, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with amendments. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. May 12, 2016Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Dec 3, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Dec 3, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedJun 16, 201635

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on May 12, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Rapid DNA Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the DNA Identification Act of 1994 to require the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to issue standards and procedures for using Rapid DNA instruments to analyze DNA samples of criminal offenders.

Rapid DNA instruments carry out a fully automated process to create a DNA analysis from a DNA sample.

DNA samples prepared by criminal justice agencies using Rapid DNA instruments in compliance the FBI-issued standards and procedures may be included in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).

(Sec. 3) The bill amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to allow the FBI to waive certain existing requirements if a DNA sample is analyzed using Rapid DNA instruments and the results are included in CODIS.


Reported to Senate with amendment(s)May 12, 20161

Rapid DNA Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the DNA Identification Act of 1994 to require the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to issue standards and procedures for using Rapid DNA instruments to analyze DNA samples of criminal offenders.

Rapid DNA instruments carry out a fully automated process to create a DNA analysis from a DNA sample.

DNA samples prepared by criminal justice agencies using Rapid DNA instruments in compliance the FBI-issued standards and procedures may be included in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).

(Sec. 3) The bill amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to allow the FBI to waive certain existing requirements if a DNA sample is analyzed using Rapid DNA instruments and the results are included in CODIS.


Introduced in SenateDec 3, 2015

Rapid DNA Act of 2015

This bill amends the DNA Identification Act of 1994 to require the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to issue standards and procedures for using Rapid DNA instruments to analyze DNA samples of criminal offenders.

Rapid DNA instruments carry out a fully automated process to create a DNA profile from a DNA sample.

DNA samples prepared by criminal justice agencies using Rapid DNA instruments in compliance the FBI-issued standards and procedures may be included in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).

The bill amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to allow the FBI to waive certain existing requirements if a DNA sample is analyzed using Rapid DNA instruments and included in CODIS.


Rapid DNA Act of 2016 — Informed