Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2018

Bill Number

S 2577

Introduced

Mar 20, 2018

Latest Action

Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.

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Topics

Assault and harassment offenses Crime and Law Enforcement 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

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Summary

Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2018

This bill amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 and the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 to reauthorize through FY2024:

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.

Actions

Jul 18, 2018

Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
Mar 20, 2018

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1846)
Mar 20, 2018

Introduced in Senate

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