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- H.R.1523
H.R.1523: SAFER Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced April 13, 2011
- Latest Major Action July 11, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
36 (24 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry Act of 2011 or the SAFER Act of 2011 - Amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to: (1) allow states or local governments to use grant funds under such Act to conduct audits of samples of sexual assault evidence that are awaiting testing, and (2) provide funding in FY2012-FY2016 for such purpose. Authorizes the Attorney General to award grants for such audits only if the grant recipient...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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| April 13, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) |