H.R. 3214 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology Act of 2003
H.R. 3214 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the house — introduced on Oct 1, 2003, sponsored by F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. with 249 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Oct 1, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 249
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology Act of 2003 - Title I: Debbie Smith Act of 2003 - Debbie Smith Act of 2003 - (Sec. 102) Amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 (Backlog Act) to rename its grant program the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program. Expands the program to allow grants to units of local governments as well as States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 170 Democrats, 78 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 1, 2003
- Passed the HouseNov 5, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Dec 9, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Nov 5, 2003 · Passed357–67
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology ActHouse · Nov 5, 2003
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Armed Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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