Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2577
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 20, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Mar 20, 2018
Latest Action
Jul 18, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2577
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Texas
Democrat
Minnesota
Democrat
New Hampshire
Republican
North Carolina
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2018

This bill amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 and the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 to reauthorize through FY2024:

  • 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.
Text (1)
March 20, 2018
Actions (3)
07/18/2018
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
03/20/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1846)
03/20/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:58 PM