H.R. 1105 · 118th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
Debbie Smith Act of 2023
What it does
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 Congressional Research Service, Jul 30, 2024 (Public Law). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2023 House roll 638 |
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedDebbie Smith Act | D 198–0 · R 207–0 |
Passed 405–0 |
Latest action
Jul 30, 2024 · Became Public Law No: 118-72.