Federal · 119th Congress
Carla Walker Act
Policy areaCrime and Law Enforcement
Summary
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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A bill to establish a grant program for certain State and local forensic activities, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Carla Walker ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to SenateShort Title(s) as Passed Senate
Legislative history8
Jun 15, 2026
House · FloorHeld at the desk.
Jun 15, 2026
House · FloorReceived in the House.
Jun 12, 2026
Senate · FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 10, 2026
Senate · FloorPassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2724-2727; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2724-2726)
May 20, 2026
SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 419.
May 20, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 14, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
May 22, 2025
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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