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H.R.2874: Debbie Smith Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 10, 2001
- Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 2001
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Bill Cosponsors
161 (142 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Independent Democrat, 18 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Debbie Smith Act - Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants to eligible States to carry out sexual assault nurse examiner programs and to train law enforcement personnel and first responders in the handling of sexual assault cases and the collection and use of DNA samples for forensic evidence.Provides that for a State to be eligible to receive a grant, the chief executive officer of the State shall submit to the Attorney General an...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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| Sept. 10, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) |