S. 1766 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act of 2017
S. 1766 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018), the Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act of 2017, became law — introduced on Sep 6, 2017, sponsored by John Cornyn with 17 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 6, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 115-107
What it does
Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act of 2017 or the SAFER Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 to require the Department of Justice (DOJ), in providing information about the role of forensic nurses to certain health-related entities, to provide information about the role of both adult and pediatric forensic nurses.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
SAFER Act of 2017
Sponsor
John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 6, 2017
- Passed the SenateOct 23, 2017
- Passed the HouseDec 21, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2017
- Became lawJan 8, 2018
Latest action: Signed by President. (Jan 8, 2018)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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