H.R. 4854 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Justice Served Act of 2018
H.R. 4854 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 19, 2018, sponsored by John R. Carter with 15 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 19, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 115-257
What it does
Justice Served Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to add, as a purpose area under the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, increasing the capacity of prosecutors to address the backlog of violent crime cases involving suspects identified through DNA evidence.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John R. Carter (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 19, 2018
- Passed the HouseMay 15, 2018
- Passed the SenateSep 26, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentSep 28, 2018
- Became lawOct 9, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-257. (Oct 9, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · May 15, 2018 · Passed377–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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