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Carla Walker Act

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Legislative Progress
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Both Chambers
Enacted
SummaryPassed Senate
2026-06-10

Carla Walker Act This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to award grants for pilot programs to support forensic genetic genealogical (FGG) DNA analysis at the state and local levels to generate leads in stalled criminal investigations. FGG DNA analysis means a DNA analysis of genetic samples to develop a forensic genetic genealogical profile that can be used for genealogical searching. Specifically, this bill authorizes competitive grants to support whole genome sequencing of genetic samples that fail to get a DNA match in the Combined DNA Index System using traditional DNA analysis methods. Additionally, the bill authorizes competitive grants to purchase equipment to conduct FGG DNA analysis and genealogical searching or to fund searches to generate investigative leads for criminal investigations or unidentified human remains.

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Engrossed in Senate2026-06-10T04:00:00Z
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Reported to Senate2026-05-20T04:00:00Z
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Introduced in Senate2025-05-22T04:00:00Z
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Introduced2025-05-22
119th Congress
Cosponsors3
Co-sponsoring members
Policy AreaCrime and Law Enforcement
Primary subject
Last Action2026-06-15
Held at the desk.
Sponsor
Cornyn, JohnR
senate · Texas
Legislative Subjects10 total
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of JusticeDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationFederal preemptionGeneticsGovernment information and archivesLaw enforcement administration and fundingState and local government operations
Cosponsors3 members
DSen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]VTRSen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]IDDSen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]DE
Latest Action2026-06-15

Held at the desk.