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US: Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2008 (HR 5057, P.L. 110-360, 2008)

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Reauthorized the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program at $151 million per year for FY2009–FY2014 (amending 42 U.S.C. 14135(j)) and required that at least 40% of grant funds for FY2010–FY2014 go to DNA analyses of crime-scene samples; also extended the DNA training/education and sexual assault forensic exam grants of the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 through FY2014. P.L. 110-360. Approved October 8, 2008.

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State
United States (Federal)
Bill Number
H.R. 5057
Legislation Status
Enacted