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Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-777| House 
| Updated: 12/30/2019
Carolyn B. Maloney

Carolyn B. Maloney

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (24)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Kenny Marchant (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline
Jan 24, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 5, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Oct 23, 2019
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 23, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8403-8409)
Oct 23, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 777.
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
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8442-8443)
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)
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Oct 23, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 28, 2019
Received in the Senate, read twice.
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)
Dec 19, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 20, 2019
Presented to President.
Dec 30, 2019
Signed by President.
Dec 30, 2019
Became Public Law No: 116-104.
  • January 24, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 5, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • October 23, 2019
    Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • October 23, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8403-8409)


  • October 23, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 777.


  • October 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.


  • October 23, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8442-8443)


  • October 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)
    View Vote


  • October 23, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 28, 2019
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • December 17, 2019
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7084)


  • December 17, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7084)


  • December 19, 2019
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 20, 2019
    Presented to President.


  • December 30, 2019
    Signed by President.


  • December 30, 2019
    Became Public Law No: 116-104.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-820: Debbie Smith Act of 2019
Assault and harassment offensesCrimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsEvidence and witnessesGeneticsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMedical tests and diagnostic methodsSex offensesViolent crime

Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-777| House 
| Updated: 12/30/2019
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.

Bill Text Versions

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5 versions available

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Timeline
Jan 24, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 5, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Oct 23, 2019
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 23, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8403-8409)
Oct 23, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 777.
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
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8442-8443)
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)
View Vote
Oct 23, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 28, 2019
Received in the Senate, read twice.
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)
Dec 19, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 20, 2019
Presented to President.
Dec 30, 2019
Signed by President.
Dec 30, 2019
Became Public Law No: 116-104.
  • January 24, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 5, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • October 23, 2019
    Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • October 23, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8403-8409)


  • October 23, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 777.


  • October 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.


  • October 23, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8442-8443)


  • October 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)
    View Vote


  • October 23, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • October 28, 2019
    Received in the Senate, read twice.


  • December 17, 2019
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7084)


  • December 17, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7084)


  • December 19, 2019
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 20, 2019
    Presented to President.


  • December 30, 2019
    Signed by President.


  • December 30, 2019
    Became Public Law No: 116-104.
Carolyn B. Maloney

Carolyn B. Maloney

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (24)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Van Taylor (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Kenny Marchant (Republican)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Steve King (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Matt Gaetz (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-820: Debbie Smith Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Assault and harassment offensesCrimes against womenCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsEvidence and witnessesGeneticsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMedical tests and diagnostic methodsSex offensesViolent crime