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[S. 1890 Reported in Senate (RS)]
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Calendar No. 419
119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 1890
To establish a grant program for certain State and local forensic
activities, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 22, 2025
Mr. Cornyn (for himself, Mr. Welch, Mr. Crapo, and Mr. Coons)
introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
May 20, 2026
Reported by Mr. Grassley, with an amendment
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed
in italic]
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A BILL
To establish a grant program for certain State and local forensic
activities, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
<DELETED>SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.</DELETED>
<DELETED> This Act may be cited as the ``Carla Walker
Act''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 2. GRANTS TO IMPROVE FORENSIC ACTIVITIES.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act
of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
following:</DELETED>
<DELETED>``PART PP--GRANTS TO IMPROVE FORENSIC ACTIVITIES</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 3061. DEFINITIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``In this part:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Forensic analysis.--The term `forensic
analysis' means an expert examination or test--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) required by a law enforcement
agency, a prosecutor, a criminal suspect or defendant,
or a relevant court; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) performed on physical evidence,
including DNA evidence, for the purpose of determining
the connection of the evidence to a criminal
act.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Forensic laboratory.--The term `forensic
laboratory' means a facility, entity, or site accredited or
pursuing accreditation as described in section
3062(d)(1)(C)(iii) that--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) offers or performs forensic
analysis; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) follows relevant chain of custody
requirements for authentication by an appropriate
court.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 3062. DNA ANALYSIS GRANTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Eligible Entity Defined.--In this section, the term
`eligible entity' means--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) a State;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) a Tribal or local law enforcement
agency;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) a prosecutor's office with a forensic
laboratory capability;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) a medical examiner's office; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) a coroner's office.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Authorization of Grants.--The Attorney General may
award a competitive grant to an eligible entity for the purpose of
using any technology used in a forensic laboratory--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) in order to conduct whole genome sequencing
technology to assess at least 100,000 genetic markers ;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) that is compatible with multiple
genealogical databases permitted to be used by law enforcement
agencies under this part to generate investigative leads for
criminal investigations or unidentified human
remains.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Applications.--An eligible entity seeking a grant
under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application
at such time and in such form as the Attorney General may
require.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Use of Grant.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--An eligible entity that
receives a grant under this section shall use amounts from the
grant for any of the following activities:</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) To carry out DNA analyses of samples
collected under applicable legal authority using the
technology described in subsection (b) if the
submission of such samples to the Combined DNA Index
System has failed to produce investigative
leads.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) To carry out DNA analyses of
unidentified human remains reasonably believed by
investigators to be the remains of a suspected homicide
victim using the technology described in subsection (b)
if submission of such samples to the Combined DNA Index
System has failed to provide an identity.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) To outsource an activity described
in subparagraph (A) or (B) for the use of technology
described in subsection (b) and searching to--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) an accredited publicly
funded forensic laboratory;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) an accredited
nongovernmental forensic laboratory;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(iii) a nongovernmental forensic
laboratory that attests to the Attorney
General, in a manner that is legally binding
and enforceable, that the nongovernmental
forensic laboratory will prepare and apply for
such accreditation not later than 2 years after
the date on which the nongovernmental
laboratory first receives a request for
analysis from an eligible entity receiving a
grant under this section.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) DOJ policy.--An activity carried out using
amounts from a grant under this section shall be carried out
consistent with the policy of the Department of Justice
entitled `Interim Policy on Forensic Genealogical DNA Analysis
and Searching' and dated November 1, 2019, or any successor
policy, including with respect to communication between
custodial Combined DNA Index System laboratories and vendor
laboratories.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) In general.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to the Attorney General to carry out this section
$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through
2029.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Limitations on use.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) In general.--Amounts appropriated to
carry out this section--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(i) subject to subparagraph (B),
shall only be made available to carry out
forensic genetic genealogical analysis;
and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(ii) shall not be made available
for staffing, training, travel, and
equipment.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) Administrative costs.--The Attorney
General may use not more than 10 percent of amounts
appropriated to carry out this section for
administrative costs.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 3063. GRANTS TO PURCHASE FORENSIC EQUIPMENT ENABLED FOR
FORENSIC GENETIC GENEALOGY DNA ANALYSIS AND
SEARCHING.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Eligible Entity Defined.--In this section, the term
`eligible entity' means--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) a publicly funded and accredited forensic
laboratory;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) a medical examiner's office; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) a coroner's office.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Authorization of Grants.--The Attorney General may
award a grant to an eligible entity for the purpose of purchasing
equipment to deploy forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis and
searching to generate investigative leads for criminal investigations
or unidentified human remains.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(c) Applications.--An eligible entity seeking a grant
under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application
at such time and in such form as the Attorney General may
require.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(d) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a
grant under this section shall use amounts from the grant to purchase
forensic equipment, including supplies, reagents, consumables, and
validation expenses, to deploy forensic genetic genealogy techniques,
as defined in the Interim Policy on Forensic Genealogical DNA Analysis
and Search of the Department of Justice dated November 1, 2019, or any
successor policy, as applicable.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(e) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are
authorized to be appropriated to the Attorney General to carry out this
section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through
2029.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 3064. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(a) Regulations.--The Attorney General may promulgate
guidelines, regulations, and procedures to carry out this part,
including guidelines, regulations, and procedures relating to the
submission and review of applications for grants under sections 3062
and 3063.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(b) Accountability.--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) Records.--An eligible entity that receives a
grant under this part shall maintain such records as the
Attorney General may require to facilitate an effective audit
relating to the receipt of the grant, the use of amounts from
the grant, outsourcing activities, and compliance with section
VIII, entitled `Sample and Data Control and Disposition', of
the Interim Policy on Forensic Genealogical DNA Analysis and
Search of the Department of Justice dated November 1, 2019, or
any successor policy.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) Access.--For the purpose of conducting
audits and examinations, the Attorney General shall have access
to any book, document, or record of an eligible entity that
receives a grant under this section, a State or unit of local
government within which the eligible entity operates, and any
entity to which the eligible entity outsources work using
amounts from the grant if the Attorney General determines that
the book, document, or record relates to--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the receipt of the grant;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the use of amounts from the grant;
or</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) compliance with section VIII,
entitled `Sample and Data Control and Disposition', of
the Interim Policy on Forensic Genealogical DNA
Analysis and Search of the Department of Justice dated
November 1, 2019, or any successor policy.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) Suspension and debarment.--In carrying out
this part, the Attorney General shall comply with part 180 of
title 2, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor
regulation.</DELETED>
<DELETED>``SEC. 3065. REPORTS.</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``Not later than 1 year after the date on which an
eligible entity receives a grant under section 3062 or 3063, the
eligible entity shall submit to the Attorney General a report that
includes--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(1) the amount of funding the eligible entity
receives from the grant each fiscal year;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(2) the number of cases for which the eligible
entity performed testing using forensic genealogical DNA
analysis during the previous year;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(3) the type of forensic genetic genealogical
DNA testing performed by the eligible entity, including--
</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) the name of any laboratory to which
the eligible entity outsources the testing;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) the type of equipment used for the
testing; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) the results of the testing, such as
whether the testing resulted in successful victim or
perpetrator identification or no identification and the
time it took to make the identification;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(4) the number of cases in which forensic
genetic genealogical DNA analysis--</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(A) resulted in a searchable profile in
a publicly available genealogy database;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(B) generated a victim or perpetrator
identification;</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(C) did not generate a victim or
perpetrator identification; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(D) directly resulted in an arrest or
victim identification; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> ``(5) the average number of days it took to make
an identification between the date of sample submission for
forensic genetic genealogical DNA testing and the date of
delivery of test results to the requesting office or
agency.''.</DELETED>
<DELETED>SEC. 3. DOJ REPORT.</DELETED>
<DELETED> Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this
Act, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Forensic Laboratory
Needs Working Group of the National Institute of Justice, shall submit
to Congress a report--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (1) on the awards and practices reported the
Attorney General under section 3064 of title I of the Omnibus
Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as added by this
Act;</DELETED>
<DELETED> (2) on forensic genetic genealogy technologies and
how best to implement forensic genetic genealogy into publicly
funded forensic laboratories; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (3) that includes recommendations for--</DELETED>
<DELETED> (A) implementing forensic investigative
genetic genealogy technology, including expected
funding needs; and</DELETED>
<DELETED> (B) necessary regulations for the use of
forensic investigative genetic genealogy
technology.</DELETED>
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Carla Walker Act''.
SEC. 2. GRANTS TO IMPROVE FORENSIC ACTIVITIES.
Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968
(34 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``PART PP--GRANTS TO IMPROVE FORENSIC ACTIVITIES
``SEC. 3061. DEFINITIONS.
``In this part:
``(1) Accredited forensic laboratory.--The term `accredited
forensic laboratory' means a forensic laboratory that--
``(A) is accredited by an accrediting body that is
a signatory to an internationally recognized
arrangement and that offers accreditation to forensic
science conformity assessment bodies using an
accreditation standard that is recognized by that
internationally recognized arrangement; or
``(B) attests, in a legally binding and enforceable
manner, to prepare and apply for an accreditation
described in subparagraph (A) not later than 2 years
after date on which the forensic laboratory--
``(i) first receives a grant under this
part; or
``(ii) first receives a request for
analysis from an eligible entity receiving a
grant under this part.
``(2) FGG dna analysis and searching.--The term `FGG DNA
analysis and searching' means--
``(A) forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis of
a forensic or reference sample of biological material
by an accredited forensic laboratory to develop a
forensic genetic genealogy profile; and
``(B) the subsequent search of that genetic
genealogy profile in a genetic genealogy service.
``(3) Forensic analysis.--The term `forensic analysis'
means an expert examination, interpretation, or test--
``(A) requested by a law enforcement agency, a
coroner or medical examiner's office, a prosecutor, a
criminal suspect or defendant, or a court; and
``(B) performed on physical or biological evidence
for--
``(i) investigative purposes, including to
determine the identity of unidentified human
remains; or
``(ii) prosecutorial, defense, or court-
ordered judicial purposes.
``(4) Forensic genetic genealogy profile.--The term
`forensic genetic genealogy profile' means a single nucleotide
polymorphisms-based genetic profile generated from a forensic
or reference sample by an accredited forensic laboratory for
the purpose of conducting FGG DNA analysis and searching.
``(5) Forensic laboratory.--The term `forensic laboratory'
means a facility, entity, or site that--
``(A) offers or performs forensic analysis; and
``(B) follows appropriate evidentiary,
documentation, and quality assurance requirements for
use in judicial proceedings.
``(6) Genetic genealogy service.--The term `genetic
genealogy service' means a repository of genetic data
containing genetic profiles submitted by individuals that
permits search by a law enforcement agency for forensic genetic
genealogy purposes.
``(7) Interim policy.--The term `Interim Policy' means the
`Interim Policy on Forensic Genetic Genealogical DNA Analysis
and Searching' of the Department of Justice dated November 1,
2019, or any successor policy.
``(8) Law enforcement agency.--The term `law enforcement
agency' means an agency of the United States, a State, a
political subdivision of a State, or an Indian Tribe authorized
by law or by a government agency to engage in or supervise the
prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any
violation of criminal law.
``SEC. 3062. DNA ANALYSIS GRANTS.
``(a) Eligible Entity Defined.--In this section, the term `eligible
entity' means--
``(1) a State;
``(2) a Tribal, county, or local law enforcement agency;
``(3) a publicly funded accredited forensic laboratory;
``(4) a State, Tribal, county, or local prosecutor's office
with a forensic laboratory capability;
``(5) a medical examiner's office; and
``(6) a coroner's office.
``(b) Authorization of Grants.--The Attorney General may award a
competitive grant to an eligible entity for the purpose of using any
technology used in a forensic laboratory--
``(1) to conduct whole genome sequencing technology to
assess not less than 100,000 genetic markers; and
``(2) that is compatible with genealogical databases.
``(c) Applications.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under this
section shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such
time and in such form as the Attorney General may require.
``(d) Use of Grant.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under
this section shall use funds from the grant for any of the following
purposes:
``(1) To carry out DNA analyses of physical evidence
collected under applicable legal authority using the technology
described in subsection (b) if the submission of such physical
evidence to the Combined DNA Index System has failed to produce
an investigative lead.
``(2) To carry out DNA analyses of unidentified human
remains using the technology described in subsection (b) if
submission of such samples to the Combined DNA Index System has
failed to produce an investigative lead.
``(3) To outsource an activity described in paragraph (1)
or (2) for the use of technology described in subsection (b)
and searching to--
``(A) an accredited publicly funded forensic
laboratory;
``(B) a medical examiner or coroner's office;
``(C) a State, Tribal, county, or local
prosecutor's office with a forensic laboratory
capability; or
``(D) a nongovernmental accredited forensic
laboratory.
``(e) Requirements and Limitations With Respect to Genetic
Genealogy.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under this
section--
``(1) with respect to a forensic profile derived from a
candidate forensic sample for which a sufficient quantity of
DNA exists and which meets the eligibility requirements of the
Combined DNA Index System, before attempting to use FGG DNA
analysis and searching with respect to the forensic profile--
``(A) shall upload the forensic profile to the
Combined DNA Index System; and
``(B) may only proceed with FGG DNA analysis and
searching if a search of the uploaded forensic profile
in the Combined DNA Index System fails to produce a
probative and confirmed DNA match;
``(2) with respect to an eligible entity that is a law
enforcement agency, may not arrest a suspect based solely on a
genetic association generated by a genetic genealogy service;
``(3) with respect to an eligible entity that is a law
enforcement agency or an entity conducting genetic genealogical
research on behalf of a law enforcement agency or to inform a
criminal investigation, shall--
``(A) identify as a law enforcement agency to any
genetic genealogy service; and
``(B) enter and search forensic genetic genealogy
profiles only in a genetic genealogy service that
provides explicit notice to users of the genetic
genealogy service and the public that law enforcement
may use the genetic genealogy service to investigate
crimes or identify unidentified human remains;
``(4) shall seek informed consent from third parties before
collecting reference samples directly from an individual that
will be used for FGG DNA analysis and searching, unless case-
specific circumstances provide reasonable grounds to believe
that this requirement would compromise the integrity of an
investigation;
``(5) shall treat all forensic genetic genealogy profiles
and genetic genealogy service account information and data as
confidential government information consistent with any
applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures;
``(6) shall use biological samples and forensic genetic
genealogy profiles only for law enforcement identification
purposes;
``(7) shall take all reasonable and necessary steps and
precautions to ensure that others who have authorized access to
biological samples and forensic genetic genealogy profiles
follow the same limitation of use of those samples required
under paragraph (6);
``(8) whenever possible, shall use only genetic genealogy
services that configure service site user settings that control
access to forensic genetic genealogy profile data and
associated account information in a manner that will prevent
that data and information from being viewed by other service
users;
``(9) shall conduct covert collection of a DNA sample for
the purpose of performing FGG DNA analysis and searching in
accordance with applicable State and Federal law; and
``(10) may not use a biological sample or a forensic
genetic genealogy profile to determine the genetic
predisposition for disease or any other medical condition or
psychological trait of the donor of the sample or profile.
``(f) Regulations.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
enactment of this section, the Attorney General shall promulgate
regulations to promote the reasoned exercise of investigative,
scientific, and prosecutorial discretion in cases that involve forensic
genetic genealogical DNA analysis and searching. Such regulations shall
incorporate the requirements and limitations set forth under subsection
(e).
``(g) Authorization of Appropriations.--
``(1) In general.--There are authorized to be appropriated
to the Attorney General to carry out this section $5,000,000
for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
``(2) Limitations on use.--
``(A) In general.--Amounts appropriated to carry
out this section--
``(i) subject to subparagraph (B), shall
only be made available to carry out forensic
genetic genealogical analysis; and
``(ii) shall not be made available for
staffing, training, travel, or equipment.
``(B) Administrative costs.--The Attorney General
may use not more than 10 percent of amounts
appropriated to carry out this section for
administrative costs.
``SEC. 3063. GRANTS FOR FORENSIC EQUIPMENT AND DATABASE SEARCHING.
``(a) Eligible Entity Defined.--In this section, the term `eligible
entity' means--
``(1) a publicly funded accredited forensic laboratory;
``(2) a State, county, local, or Tribal prosecutor's office
with a forensic laboratory capability;
``(3) a medical examiner's office; and
``(4) a coroner's office.
``(b) Authorization of Grants.--The Attorney General may award a
grant to an eligible entity for the purpose of--
``(1) purchasing equipment for FGG DNA analysis and
searching; or
``(2) funding searches to generate investigative leads for
criminal investigations or unidentified human remains.
``(c) Applications.--An eligible entity seeking a grant under this
section shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such
time and in such form as the Attorney General may require.
``(d) Use of Funds.--An eligible entity that receives a grant under
this section shall use funds from the grant--
``(1) to purchase forensic equipment, including supplies,
reagents, consumables, and validation expenses, for genetic
genealogy techniques to generate investigative leads for
criminal investigations or unidentified human remains; and
``(2) for genealogical database searching.
``(e) Department of Justice Policy.--Other than an activity
involving unidentified human remains, an activity carried out using
funding from a grant under this section shall be carried out in
compliance with--
``(1) the Interim Policy; and
``(2) the regulations promulgated under section 3062(f).
``(f) Authorization of Appropriations.--There are authorized to be
appropriated to the Attorney General to carry out this section
$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
``SEC. 3064. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
``(a) Regulations.--The Attorney General may promulgate guidelines,
regulations, and procedures to carry out this part, including
guidelines, regulations, and procedures relating to the submission and
review of applications for grants under sections 3062 and 3063.
``(b) Accountability.--
``(1) Records.--An eligible entity that receives a grant
under this part shall maintain such records as the Attorney
General may require to facilitate an effective audit relating
to the receipt of the grant, the use of amounts from the grant,
outsourcing activities, and compliance with--
``(A) section VIII, entitled `Sample and Data
Control and Disposition', of the Interim Policy; and
``(B) the regulations promulgated under section
3062(f).
``(2) Access.--For the purpose of conducting audits and
examinations, the Attorney General shall have access to any
book, document, or record of an eligible entity that receives a
grant under this part, a State or unit of local government
within which the eligible entity operates, and any entity to
which the eligible entity outsources work using amounts from
the grant if the Attorney General determines that the book,
document, or record relates to--
``(A) the receipt of the grant;
``(B) the use of funds from the grant; or
``(C) compliance with--
``(i) section VIII, entitled `Sample and
Data Control and Disposition', of the Interim
Policy; or
``(ii) the regulations promulgated under
section 3062(f).
``(3) Suspension and debarment.--In carrying out this part,
the Attorney General shall comply with part 180 of title 2,
Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation.
``SEC. 3065. REPORTS.
``Not later than1 year after the date on which an eligible entity
receives the final disbursement of funds from a grant under section
3062 or 3063, the eligible entity shall submit to the Attorney General
a report that includes--
``(1) the amount of funding the eligible entity received
from the grant for each fiscal year for which the grant was
awarded;
``(2) the number of cases for which the eligible entity
submitted for testing using FGG DNA analysis and searching
during the previous year;
``(3) the number of cases for which the eligible entity
performed testing using FGG DNA analysis and searching during
the previous year;
``(4) the type of testing relating to FGG DNA analysis and
searching performed by the eligible entity during each year for
which the grant was awarded, including--
``(A) the name of any laboratory to which the
eligible entity outsourced the testing;
``(B) the type of sequencing equipment and method
used for the testing; and
``(C) the results of the testing, such as whether
the testing resulted in successful victim or
perpetrator identification, no identification, ongoing
analysis, or incomplete analysis, and the time it took
to obtain a result;
``(5) during each year for which the grant was awarded, the
number of cases in which FGG DNA analysis and searching--
``(A) resulted in a searchable profile in a
publicly available genetic genealogy service;
``(B) generated a lead resulting in a victim or
perpetrator identification;
``(C) generated a lead but did not generate a
victim or perpetrator identification; and
``(D) did generate a lead and resulted in a victim
or perpetrator identification by the end of the grant
period directly resulting in an arrest; and
``(6) during each year for which the grant was awarded, the
average number of days it took to make any identification
between the date of sample submission for FGG DNA analysis and
searching and the date of delivery of test results to the
requesting office or agency.
``SEC. 3066. NO PREEMPTION.
``Nothing in this part shall be construed to preempt any law
(including a regulation) of a State, or a political subdivision of a
State, containing requirements that provide equivalent or greater
protection than the requirements of this part.''.
SEC. 3. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REPORT.
Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Attorney General, in consultation with the Forensic Laboratory Needs
Working Group of the National Institute of Justice, shall submit to
Congress a report--
(1) on the awards and practices reported to the Attorney
General under section 3065 of title I of the Omnibus Crime
Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as added by this Act;
(2) on forensic genetic genealogy analysis technologies and
how best to implement forensic genetic genealogy analysis for
eligible entities (as defined in section 3063(a) of title I of
the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as
added by this Act); and
(3) that includes any recommendations relating to--
(A) expected funding needs; and
(B) whether regulations are needed for the use of
forensic genetic genealogy analysis technology.
Calendar No. 419
119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 1890
_______________________________________________________________________
A BILL
To establish a grant program for certain State and local forensic
activities, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________
May 20, 2026
Reported with an amendment