- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 12
- Latest action
- May 23, 2025
What it does
The Carla Walker Act would establish a grant program to support state and local forensic activities, specifically authorizing the Attorney General to award competitive grants for forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis and the purchase of related equipment. Eligible entities include states, tribal or local law enforcement agencies, prosecutor’s offices, medical examiner’s offices, and coroner’s offices, with funding limited to DNA analysis using whole genome sequencing technology and equipment for generating investigative leads in criminal investigations or unidentified human remains cases. The bill authorizes $5 million annually for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 for these purposes,…
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