Bill Title
To reauthorize programs authorized under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004.
Committees
House Judiciary Committee
Bill Summary
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.
Bill
Sponsor
Committee
House Judiciary Committee
Date
Oct. 23, 2019
Question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Vote Type
2/3 YEA-AND-NAY
Result
Passed
Description
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019