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Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 30, 2019)

Debbie Smith Reauthorization 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 happenedDec 30, 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-104.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12](D-NY)Sponsor
24 cosponsors11 D13 R
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  1. Dec 30, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 116-104.

  2. Dec 30, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-104.

  3. Dec 30, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 30, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 20, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 20, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 19, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 17, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7084)

  9. Dec 17, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7084)

  10. Oct 28, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Oct 23, 2019FloorH38310

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

  12. Oct 23, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 584). (text: CR H8404)

  13. Oct 23, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 584).(text: CR H8404)

  14. Oct 23, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8442-8443)

  15. Oct 23, 2019FloorH37220

    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. Oct 23, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 777.

  17. Oct 23, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8403-8409)

  18. Oct 23, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Mar 5, 2019Committee

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

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  20. Jan 24, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Jan 24, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  22. Jan 24, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 30, 201949

Debbie Smith Reauthorization 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.
Passed SenateDec 17, 201955

Debbie Smith Reauthorization 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.
Passed HouseOct 23, 201953

Debbie Smith Reauthorization 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 HouseJan 24, 2019

Debbie Smith Reauthorization 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 Reauthorization Act of 2019 — Informed