H.R. 320: Rapid DNA Act of 2015

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Introduced:

Jan 13, 2015

Status:

Reported by Committee on Jul 7, 2016

The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on July 7, 2016.

Sponsor:

James Sensenbrenner Jr.

Representative for Wisconsin's 5th congressional district

Republican

Text:

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Last Updated: Jan 13, 2015
Length: 5 pages

Prognosis:

19% chance of being enacted (details)

About the bill

Full Title

To establish a system for integration of Rapid DNA instruments for use by law enforcement to reduce violent crime and reduce the current DNA analysis backlog.

The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.

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History

Dec 3, 2014		Earlier Version — Introduced This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 5789 (113th).
Jan 13, 2015		Introduced This is the first step in the legislative process. Read Text »
Jul 7, 2016		Reported by Committee A committee has issued a report to the full chamber recommending that the bill be considered further. Only about 1 in 4 bills are reported out of committee.
		Passed House
		Passed Senate
		Signed by the President

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