Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019
11/1/2022, 2:47 PMCongressional 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.
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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, 2019Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 777
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
24Democrat Cosponsors
11Republican Cosponsors
13Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 777
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
Assault and harassment offensesCrimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsEvidence and witnessesGeneticsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMedical tests and diagnostic methodsSex offensesViolent crimeAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 777
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