# 34 U.S.C. § 40724: DNA research and development

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/usc_t34_s40724

## Section

- **Citation:** 34 U.S.C. § 40724
- **Heading:** DNA research and development
- **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

The Attorney General shall make grants for research and development to improve forensic DNA technology, including increasing the identification accuracy and efficiency of DNA analysis, decreasing time and expense, and increasing portability.

( Pub. L. 108–405, title III, § 305 , Oct. 30, 2004 , 118 Stat. 2273 ; Pub. L. 114–324, § 8(a) , Dec. 16, 2016 , 130 Stat. 1954 .)

## 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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