H.R. 777 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019
H.R. 777 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jan 24, 2019, sponsored by Carolyn B. Maloney with 24 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 116-104
What it does
Debbie Smith Reauthorization 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 Exa…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 13 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2019
- Passed the HouseOct 23, 2019
- Passed the SenateDec 17, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2019
- Became lawDec 30, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-104. (Dec 30, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Oct 23, 2019 · Passed402–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019House · Oct 23, 2019
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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