S. 139: Rapid DNA Act of 2017
Rapid DNA is a new technique that can analyze DNA samples in about 90 minutes, instead of days or even weeks as it took previously. A bill that passed the Senate and House last week would expand the use of this technology. What the bill does The Rapid DNA Act establishes a system for Rapid DNA’s nationwide coordination among law ... Continue reading »
Overview
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Jan 12, 2017
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Passed Senate (House next) on May 16, 2017
This bill passed in the Senate on May 16, 2017 and goes to the House next for consideration.
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Last Updated: May 16, 2017
Length: 6 pages - Prognosis:
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17% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
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Passed Senate (House next)
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Introduced
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Ordered Reported
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Considered by Senate Committee on the Judiciary
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Passed Senate (House next)
The bill was passed in a vote in the Senate. It goes to the House next. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. |
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Passed House
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S. 139 is a bill in the United States Congress.
A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.
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