Skip to content
PoliticalRepoPoliticalRepo

United States · Bill · HR

H.R. 3214 (108th)

Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology Act of 2003

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

1 October 2003

Last action

9 December 2003 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10], Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Rep. Feeney, Tom [R-FL-24], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Jenkins, William L. [R-TN-1], Rep. Keller, Ric [R-FL-8], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Dooley, Calvin M. [D-CA-20], Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

10 August 2026

Education

Official sourceDownload fileView documentsShare

Summary

Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology Act of 2003 - Rape Kits and DNA Evidence Backlog Elimination Act of 2003 - Amends: (1) the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to reauthorize the Act; (2) the DNA Identification Act of 1994 (Identification Act) to expand the scope of DNA samples to be included in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS); and (3) the Violence Against Women Act to authorize grants to increase the availability of legal assistance to victims of dating violence. DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2003 - Amends the Identification Act to require that CODIS include only information on DNA identification records and analyses that are prepared by laboratories that: (1) have been accredited by a nationally recognized nonprofit professional association of forensic scientists within two years; and (2) undergo external audits at least every two years that demonstrate compliance with specified standards. Authorizes the Attorney General to make grants for: (1) DNA training and education; (2) sexual assault forensic examination programs; (3) research and development; (4) using DNA technology to identify missing persons; and (5) tribal domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions. Expands and reauthorizes the Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program. Innocence Protection Act of 2003 - Sets forth conditions under which a Federal prisoner may obtain post-conviction DNA testing of specific evidence. Directs the Attorney General to award grants to States to improve the quality of legal representation in State capital cases.

This text is taken from the official record. PoliticalRepo does not editorialize.

Timeline

  1. 1 October 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 October 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 October 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 October 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 2 October 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

  6. 6 October 2003

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  7. 8 October 2003

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 1.

    Source: Committee

  8. 8 October 2003

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 10 October 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force.

    Source: Committee

  10. 10 October 2003

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

  11. 16 October 2003

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 194.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 16 October 2003

    Committee

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Source: Committee

  13. 16 October 2003

    Discharge

    Committee on Armed Services discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  14. 16 October 2003

    Introduced

    House Committee on Armed Services Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 16, 2003.

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 16 October 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-321, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  16. 16 October 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 108-321, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  17. 5 November 2003

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 67 (Roll no. 608). (text: CR H10349-10357)

    Source: Floor

  18. 5 November 2003

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 67 (Roll no. 608).(text: CR H10349-10357)

    Source: Floor

  19. 5 November 2003

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10349-10363)

    Source: Floor

  20. 5 November 2003

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  21. 5 November 2003

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3214.

    Source: Floor

  22. 5 November 2003

    Floor

    Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  23. 5 November 2003

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  24. 6 November 2003

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  25. 9 December 2003

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

Documents

10 official files

Referred in Senate (text)

View fileDownload file

This file cannot be previewed here. Use View or Download.

Leesvertaling

Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Referred in Senate (text)

    Referred in Senate · EN · 9 December 2003

    ViewDownloadOpen at official source

  • Referred in Senate (PDF)

    Referred in Senate · EN · 9 December 2003

    ViewDownloadOpen at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 5 November 2003

    ViewDownloadOpen at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Engrossed in House (PDF)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 5 November 2003

    ViewDownloadOpen at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 5 November 2003

    Open at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Reported in House (text)

    Reported in House · EN · 16 October 2003

    ViewDownloadOpen at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Reported in House (PDF)

    Reported in House · EN · 16 October 2003

    ViewDownloadOpen at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Introduced in House (text)

    Introduced in House · EN · 1 October 2003

    ViewDownloadOpen at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Introduced in House (PDF)

    Introduced in House · EN · 1 October 2003

    ViewDownloadOpen at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 1 October 2003

    Open at official source

    Leesvertaling

    Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

    Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

Sponsors

Showing 48 of 253 sponsors and actors.

Related records

Sources

PoliticalRepo is an index and interpretation layer, not the authoritative legal source.