H.R.3214 Title: 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. Sponsor: Rep Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [WI-5] (introduced 10/1/2003) Cosponsors: 249 Committees: House Judiciary; House Armed Services House Reports: 108-321 Part 1 Latest Major Action: 11/6/2003 Senate preparation for floor. Status: Received in the Senate. Burgess voted NO