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S.820: Debbie Smith Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 14, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 31, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (8 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in House - May 20, 2019
- Engrossed in Senate - May 16, 2019
- Reported to Senate - May 9, 2019
- Introduced in Senate - March 14, 2019
Bill Summary
Debbie Smith Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes grants that support state and local efforts to process DNA evidence in rape kits. Specifically, it reauthorizes through FY2024 the following: 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 31, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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May 20, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 20, 2019 |
Received in the House.
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May 20, 2019 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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May 16, 2019 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2946-2948; text: CR S2947-2948) |
May 16, 2019 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. |
May 9, 2019 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 80.
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May 9, 2019 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Graham with amendments. Without written report.
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May 2, 2019 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
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March 14, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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March 14, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Cornyn (R-Texas) |