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Debbie Smith Act of 2023

This bill 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.

Library of Congress Actions

President
Jul. 30 2024	Became Public Law No: 118-72. Signed by President.
Jul. 25 2024	Presented to President.

BecameLaw
Jul. 30 2024	Became Public Law No: 118-72. Signed by President.

Floor
Jul. 11 2024	Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 13 2023	Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 643). (text: CR H5677)

House floor actions Actions

Floor

Jul. 25
2024

Presented to President.

Nov. 13
2023

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 643). (text: CR H5677)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5710-5711)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1105.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5677-5679)
Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Calendars
Oct. 25 2023	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 200.

Committee
Oct. 25 2023	Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-250.

Senate Actions

Floor
Jul. 12 2024	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul. 11 2024	Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5147)

Calendars
Nov. 14 2023	Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.

House bill HR1105-118

Debbie Smith Act of 2023

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