House vote: H.R. 777 // October 23, 2019Needed two-thirds to pass
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019
Sponsor: CAROLYN MALONEY (D-NY)
Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes grants that support state and local efforts to process DNA evidence in rape kits. Specifically, it reauthorizes through FY2024 the following: grants under the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program; grants to provide DNA training and education for law enforcement personnel, corrections personnel, and court officers; and grants under the Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Program.
Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 7.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 402 | 92.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 7.3% |