(a) In generalThe Attorney General shall make grants to promote the use of forensic DNA technology to identify missing persons and unidentified human remains.
(b) RequirementEach State or unit of local government that receives funding under this section shall be required to submit the DNA profiles of such missing persons and unidentified human remains to the National Missing Persons DNA Database of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(c) Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021 to carry out this section.
Structure US Code
Title 34— CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Subtitle IV— Criminal Records and Information
CHAPTER 407— DNA IDENTIFICATION
SUBCHAPTER II— TRAINING, TECHNOLOGY, RESEARCH, AND EXPANDED USE
§ 40721. Report to Congress on plans to modify CODIS system
§ 40722. DNA training and education for law enforcement, correctional personnel, and court officers
§ 40723. Sexual assault forensic exam program grants
§ 40724. DNA research and development
§ 40725. National Forensic Science Commission
§ 40726. DNA identification of missing persons
§ 40727. Kirk Bloodsworth Post-Conviction DNA Testing Grant Program
§ 40728. Establishment of best practices for evidence retention