Public Law 115-50 · H.R. 510 · Became law

Rapid DNA Act of 2017

Official 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.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The Senate passed it without objection on August 1, 2017. No individual votes are recorded.

It became law on August 18, 2017.

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