Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019 became law 340 days after introduction, with cosponsors split almost evenly between the parties
IntroducedJan 24, 2019
Reported—
Passed one chamberOct 23, 2019
Passed bothDec 17, 2019
LawDec 30, 2019
What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 64 words.
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.
Context
- Committees
- House Judiciary Committee
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement: 118 of 4,553 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.6%)
- Sponsor
- 9 of 271 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 5, from enrolled bill to public law · 478 words
- Subjects
- Assault and harassment offensesCrimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsEvidence and witnessesGenetics +5 more
- Latest action
- Dec 30, 2019: Became Public Law No: 116-104.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 1
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 116th S. 820 Debbie Smith Act of 2019 R · Passed one chamber
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]