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S.2055: Debbie Smith Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 21, 2002
- Latest Major Action March 21, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (8 Democrats, 4 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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 21, 2002 |
Introduced in the Senate by Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) |