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Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019

11/1/2022, 2:47 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 777

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 777

Bill HR 777 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2019. Bill HR 777 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 24, 2019.  Bill HR 777's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 116-104. as of December 30, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 777

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
24
Democrat Cosponsors
11
Republican Cosponsors
13
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 777

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Assault and harassment offenses
- Crimes against women
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Criminal justice information and records
- Evidence and witnesses
- Genetics
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Sex offenses
- Violent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 777

Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019
To reauthorize programs authorized under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004.
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019

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