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H.R. 4854Became Law

Justice Served Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 9, 2018)

Justice Served Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to add, as a purpose area under the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, increasing the capacity of prosecutors to address the backlog of violent crime cases involving suspects identified through DNA evidence. The Department of Justice (DOJ) must allocate a specified percentage of grant funds for such purpose, subject to limitations.

Additionally, of amounts made available over FY2019-FY2022 for a DNA analysis and capacity enhancement program and for other forensic activities, DOJ must allocate at least 5% for grants to prosecute cold cases involving violent crime, where suspects have been identified through DNA evidence.

What just happenedOct 9, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-257.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31](R-TX)Sponsor
15 cosponsors5 D10 R
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  1. Oct 9, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-257.

  2. Oct 9, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-257.

  3. Oct 9, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 9, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 28, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 28, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 27, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 26, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6348-6349)

  9. Sep 26, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6348-6349)

  10. May 16, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. May 15, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. May 15, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 1 (Roll no. 182). (text: CR H3945)

  13. May 15, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 1 (Roll no. 182).(text: CR H3945)

  14. May 15, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3956)

  15. May 15, 2018FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  16. May 15, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4854.

  17. May 15, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3945-3947)

  18. May 15, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  19. Jan 24, 2018Committee

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

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  20. Jan 19, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Jan 19, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  22. Jan 19, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawOct 9, 201849

Justice Served Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to add, as a purpose area under the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, increasing the capacity of prosecutors to address the backlog of violent crime cases involving suspects identified through DNA evidence. The Department of Justice (DOJ) must allocate a specified percentage of grant funds for such purpose, subject to limitations.

Additionally, of amounts made available over FY2019-FY2022 for a DNA analysis and capacity enhancement program and for other forensic activities, DOJ must allocate at least 5% for grants to prosecute cold cases involving violent crime, where suspects have been identified through DNA evidence.

Introduced in HouseJan 19, 2018

Justice Served Act of 2018

This bill amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to add, as a purpose area under the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, increasing the capacity of prosecutors to address the backlog of violent crime cases involving suspects identified through DNA evidence. The Department of Justice (DOJ) must allocate a specified percentage of grant funds for such purpose, subject to limitations.

Additionally, of amounts made available over FY2019-FY2022 for a DNA analysis and capacity enhancement program and for other forensic activities, DOJ must allocate at least 5% for grants to prosecute cold cases involving violent crime, where suspects have been identified through DNA evidence.

Justice Served Act of 2018 — Informed