By Austin News |
Nov 30, 2023
Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) called on the House of Representatives to pass his legislation to reauthorize the Debbie Smith Act, which aims to address the backlog of rape kits. The Senate has already passed the bill, and Cornyn emphasized the urgency of swift action from the House.Cornyn praised Debbie Smith, the namesake of the act, for her tireless efforts in eliminating the rape kit backlog. He acknowledged her significant contribution, stating, "She’s made it her life's work to eliminate this rape kit backlog, and her work is directly responsible for the...