Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2008

Bill: 110-hr-5057
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2008-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Authorization
Child sexual abuse
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Correctional personnel
Criminal investigation
Criminal justice information
DNA
Data banks
Economics and Public Finance
Employee training
Evidence (Law)
Families
Federal advisory bodies
Federal aid to law enforcement
Federal-local relations
Federal-state relations
Forensic chemistry
Forensic medicine
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
Governmental investigations
Health
Homicide
Identification devices
Intergovernmental fiscal relations
Judicial officers
Labor and Employment
Laboratories
Law
Missing persons
Murder
Police training
Prisoners
Prosecution
Rape
Research and development
Science, Technology, Communications
Security measures
Sex crimes
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-17
text: 
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to authorize appropriations for DNA analysis grant programs under such Act through FY2014. 

action_date: 2008-07-14
text: 
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to: (1) require state and local governments to implement a process for the collection of DNA samples from all felons in their prisons for inclusion in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (2) allow use of grant funds for DNA analyses of samples from missing or unidentified persons; and (3) increase and extend the authorization of appropriations for such Act for FY2010-FY2014. 

(Sec. 3) Expresses the sense of Congress that as a result of the DNA analysis backlog violent crimes remain unsolved and wrongfully convicted individuals have not been determined to be innocent. Requires the National Academy of Sciences to study and report to the Attorney General and Congress on the resources and other requirements necessary to eliminate the backlog and to prevent a backlog from reoccurring. Authorizes appropriations for FY2009.

(Sec. 4) Authorizes federal matching funds for states that have implemented a permanent mechanism for funding analysis of DNA samples for law enforcement purposes. Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2013.

(Sec. 5) Requires the Attorney General to evaluate annually and report to Congress on the integrity and security of DNA collection and storage practices and procedures at a sample of U.S. crime laboratories to determine the extent of tampering with or contamination of such samples. Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2015. 

(Sec. 6) Increases by 10% grant funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for states that institute a process for the collection of DNA samples from individuals arrested for certain crimes, including murder, manslaughter, sex crimes, and crimes against minors. Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2013.

(Sec. 7) Requires the Inspector General of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to study and report to Congress on the use by law enforcement agencies and prosecutors of database matches of DNA samples with samples in CODIS. 

(Sec. 8) Directs the Attorney General to establish the National DNA Index System Advisory Board to develop and revise standards and requirements for the use of and access to the National DNA Index.

(Sec. 9) Directs the Attorney General to make grants to states and local governments to purchase or to improve forensic DNA technology. Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2013.

(Sec. 10) Amends the Justice For All Act of 2004 to to reauthorize through FY2014 grant programs for: (1) DNA training and education for law enforcement and corrections personnel and court officers; (2) the sexual assault forensic exam program; (3) DNA research and development; and (4) DNA identification of missing persons. 

action_date: 2008-09-25
text: 
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to authorize appropriations for DNA analysis grant programs under such Act through FY2014. 

Amends the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 to reauthorize through FY2014 grant programs for: (1) DNA training and education for law enforcement and corrections personnel and court officers; and (2) the sexual assault forensic exam program.

action_date: 2008-10-08
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on September 25, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to authorize appropriations for DNA analysis grant programs under such Act through FY2014. 

Amends the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 to reauthorize through FY2014 grant programs for: (1) DNA training and education for law enforcement and corrections personnel and court officers; and (2) the sexual assault forensic exam program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-08
text: Became Public Law No: 110-360.
action_date: 2008-10-08
text: Became Public Law No: 110-360.
action_date: 2008-10-08
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2008-10-08
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Cleared for White House.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H10255)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H10255)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 5057.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Mr. Conyers moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10255-10257)
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9461)
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8141)
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8141)
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6436-6437)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6436-6437)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5057.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6436-6441)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Mr. Schiff moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 484.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-757.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-757.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2008-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-01-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E45)
action_date: 2008-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-17
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 110-360