H.R. 1105 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Debbie Smith Act of 2023
H.R. 1105 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Feb 17, 2023, sponsored by Ann Wagner with 85 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 17, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 85
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 118-72
What it does
Debbie Smith Act of 2023 This act reauthorizes through FY2029 the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program. The program provides grants to state and local governments to improve and expand the collection and analysis of DNA evidence, including evidence in sexual assault kits.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ann Wagner (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 35 Democrats, 50 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 17, 2023
- Passed the HouseNov 13, 2023
- Passed the SenateJul 11, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentJul 25, 2024
- Became lawJul 30, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-72. (Jul 30, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Nov 13, 2023 · Passed405–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Debbie Smith ActHouse · Nov 13, 2023
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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