Senate Passes Wagner Bill to Fund Rape Kit Testing
July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after the Senate passed her Debbie Smith Act, legislation that provides funding to law enforcement to analyze untested rape kits. The Debbie Smith Act reauthorizes the DNA Backlog Elimination Program through 2029:
"Victims of sexual violence deserve the full support of law enforcement as they fight for justice. The . . .
Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after the Senate passed her Debbie Smith Act, legislation that provides funding to law enforcement to analyze untested rape kits. The Debbie Smith Act reauthorizes the DNA Backlog Elimination Program through 2029:
"Victims of sexual violence deserve the full support of law enforcement as they fight for justice. The . . .