H.R. 777
116th Congress
House
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019
Official title: To reauthorize programs authorized under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Assault and harassment offensesCrimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and records
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Evidence and witnessesGeneticsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMedical tests and diagnostic methodsSex offensesViolent crime
Everywhere this bill has been
17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 30, 2019
Became Public Law No: 116-104.
Dec 30, 2019
Signed by President.
Dec 20, 2019
Presented to President.
Dec 19, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 17, 2019
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7084)
Dec 17, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7084)
Oct 28, 2019
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Oct 23, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 23, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 584). (text: CR H8404)
Oct 23, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8442-8443)
Oct 23, 2019
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 23, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 777.
Oct 23, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8403-8409)
Oct 23, 2019
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 5, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan 24, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 24, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2019 | House · vote #584 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 402–1 | See who voted → |
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Became Public Law No: 116-104.
Plain-English summary
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 Exam Program.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
5 versions
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- Enrolled Bill Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Introduced in House Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
- Public Law Formatted Text PDF United States Legislative Markup
- Received in Senate Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
20
D
Nadler, Jerrold
D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
Taylor, Van
Graves, Garret
R
Joyce, David P.
King, Steve
D
Lieu, Ted
Meadows, Mark
R
Grothman, Glenn
D
Larsen, Rick
D
Lofgren, Zoe
Marchant, Kenny
D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
D
Frankel, Lois
R
Calvert, Ken
R
Reschenthaler, Guy
D
Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
D
Cohen, Steve
R
Wagner, Ann
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