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- H.R.3961
H.R.3961: Rape Kit DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced March 13, 2002
- Latest Major Action March 18, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (36 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Rape Kit DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act - Amends the DNA Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to authorize the Attorney General to make grants to eligible States to carry out DNA analyses of samples from crime scenes (current law) to eliminate the backlog of unanalyzed rape kits and ensure their future timely analyses. Increases the authorization of appropriations for grants for DNA analysis for FY 2003 and 2004.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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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| March 13, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) |