S. 499

Debbie Smith Act of 2023

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118th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 499

AN ACT

To amend the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Debbie Smith Act of 2023.

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Reauthorization

Section 2(j) of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 (34 U.S.C. 40701(j)) is amended by striking through 2024 and inserting through 2029.

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Audits to protect integrity of grant awards

Section 2(c)(4) of the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 (34 U.S.C. 40701(c)(4)) is amended by striking 2022 and inserting 2029.

Passed the Senate November 2, 2023.

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