Carla Walker Act passed the Senate 384 days after introduction and awaits a vote in the House
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 125 words.
Carla Walker Act This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to award grants for pilot programs to support forensic genetic genealogical (FGG) DNA analysis at the state and local levels to generate leads in stalled criminal investigations. FGG DNA analysis means a DNA analysis of genetic samples to develop a forensic genetic genealogical profile that can be used for genealogical searching. Specifically, this bill authorizes competitive grants to support whole genome sequencing of genetic samples that fail to get a DNA match in the Combined DNA Index System using traditional DNA analysis methods. Additionally, the bill authorizes competitive grants to purchase equipment to conduct FGG DNA analysis and genealogical searching or to fund searches to generate investigative leads for criminal investigations or unidentified human remains.
- Committees
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement: 118 of 4,553 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.6%)
- Sponsor
- 46 of 577 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 3, from introduced in senate to engrossed in senate · 2,435 words
- Subjects
- Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of JusticeDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationFederal preemption +4 more
- Latest action
- Jun 15, 2026: Held at the desk.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 119th H.R. 3591 Carla Walker Act R · Introduced