H.R. 510 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Rapid DNA Act of 2017
H.R. 510 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 12, 2017, sponsored by F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. with 24 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 12, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 115-50
What it does
Rapid DNA Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the DNA Identification Act of 1994 to require the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to issue standards and procedures for using Rapid DNA instruments to analyze DNA samples of criminal offenders. Rapid DNA instruments carry out a fully automated process to create a DNA analysis from a DNA sample.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 12, 2017
- Passed the HouseMay 16, 2017
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentAug 7, 2017
- Became lawAug 18, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Aug 18, 2017)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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