H.R. 5057 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2008
H.R. 5057 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jan 17, 2008, sponsored by Carolyn B. Maloney with 48 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 17, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 48
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 110-360
What it does
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to authorize appropriations for DNA analysis grant programs under such Act through FY2014. Amends the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 to reauthorize through FY2014 grant programs for: (1) DNA training and education for law enforcement and corrections personnel and court officers; and (2) the sexual assault forensic exam pr…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 38 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 17, 2008
- Passed the HouseJul 14, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 25, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2008
- Became lawOct 8, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-360. (Oct 8, 2008)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
More
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