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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 14, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 820

Debbie Smith Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary 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.

What just happenedMay 31, 2019

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

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
21 cosponsors8 D13 R
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  1. May 31, 2019Committee

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

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  2. May 20, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. May 20, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. May 20, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. May 16, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2946-2948; text: CR S2947-2948)

  6. May 16, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2946-2948; text: CR S2947-2948)

  7. May 9, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 80.

  8. May 9, 2019Committee

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

    Judiciary Committee
  9. May 9, 2019Committee14000

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

    Judiciary Committee
  10. May 2, 2019Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Mar 14, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Mar 14, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateMay 16, 201955

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.
Reported to SenateMay 9, 201925

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.
Introduced in SenateMar 14, 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.
Debbie Smith Act of 2019 — Informed