Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to protect crime victims' rights, to eliminate the substantial backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and convicted offenders, to improve and expand the DNA testing capacity of Federal, State, and local crime laboratories, to increase research and development of new DNA testing technologies, to develop new training programs regarding the collection and use of DNA evidence, to provide post-conviction testing of DNA evidence to exonerate the innocent, to improve the performance of counsel in State capital cases, and for other purposes.

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

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 5, 2004

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 5107 (Justice for All Act of 2004).

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Who introduced it

Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9] · R–NC

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Rules Committee

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Oct 6, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 6, 2004
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8175)
Oct 6, 2004
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8175)
Oct 6, 2004
The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8177)
Oct 6, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 823.
Oct 6, 2004
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8175-8177)
Oct 6, 2004
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5107 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
Oct 6, 2004
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-737, by Mrs. Myrick.
Oct 6, 2004
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 239.
Oct 6, 2004
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-737, by Mrs. Myrick.
Oct 5, 2004
Introduced in House

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HR 5107 · Justice for All Act of 2004

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Discuss H.Res.823, 108th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to protect crime victims' rights, to eliminate the substantial backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and convicted offenders, to improve and expand the DNA testing capacity of Federal, State, and local crime laboratories, to increase research and development of new DNA testing technologies, to develop new training programs regarding the collection and use of DNA evidence, to provide post-conviction testing of DNA evidence to exonerate the innocent, to improve the performance of counsel in State capital cases, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/823

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2004-10-06.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres823/BILLS-108hres823rh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.823 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.823, 108th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to protect crime victims' rights, to eliminate the substantial backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and convicted offenders, to improve and expand the DNA testing capacity of Federal, State, and local crime laboratories, to increase research and development of new DNA testing technologies, to develop new training programs regarding the collection and use of DNA evidence, to provide post-conviction testing of DNA evidence to exonerate the innocent, to improve the performance of counsel in State capital cases, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/823

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2004-10-06.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres823/BILLS-108hres823rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:35:27Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.823, 108th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to protect crime victims' rights, to eliminate the substantial backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and convicted offenders, to improve and expand the DNA testing capacity of Federal, State, and local crime laboratories, to increase research and development of new DNA testing technologies, to develop new training programs regarding the collection and use of DNA evidence, to provide post-conviction testing of DNA evidence to exonerate the innocent, to improve the performance of counsel in State capital cases, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/823

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2004-10-06.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres823/BILLS-108hres823rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:35:27Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Res.823, 108th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to protect crime victims' rights, to eliminate the substantial backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and convicted offenders, to improve and expand the DNA testing capacity of Federal, State, and local crime laboratories, to increase research and development of new DNA testing technologies, to develop new training programs regarding the collection and use of DNA evidence, to provide post-conviction testing of DNA evidence to exonerate the innocent, to improve the performance of counsel in State capital cases, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/823

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2004-10-06.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres823/BILLS-108hres823rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:35:27Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.823 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.