# 34 U.S.C. § 40721: Report to Congress on plans to modify CODIS system

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## Section

- **Citation:** 34 U.S.C. § 40721
- **Heading:** Report to Congress on plans to modify CODIS system
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** June 1, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** 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

## Text

If the Department of Justice plans to modify or supplement the core genetic markers needed for compatibility with the CODIS system, it shall notify the Judiciary Committee of the Senate and the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives in writing not later than 180 days before any change is made and explain the reasons for such change.

( Pub. L. 108–405, title II, § 203(f) , Oct. 30, 2004 , 118 Stat. 2271 .)

## Nearby sections

- [34 U.S.C. § 40701 The Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40701.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40702 Collection and use of DNA identification information from certain Federal offenders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40702.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40703 Collection and use of DNA identification information from certain District of Columbia offenders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40703.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40704 Conditions of release generally](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40704.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40705 Authorization of appropriations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40705.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40706 Privacy protection standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40706.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40721 Report to Congress on plans to modify CODIS system](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40721.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40722 DNA training and education for law enforcement, correctional personnel, and court officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40722.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40723 Sexual assault forensic exam program grants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40723.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40724 DNA research and development](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40724.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40725 National Forensic Science Commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40725.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40726 DNA identification of missing persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40726.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40727 Kirk Bloodsworth Post-Conviction DNA Testing Grant Program](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40727.md)
- [34 U.S.C. § 40728 Establishment of best practices for evidence retention](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40728.md)

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