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https://www.heller.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ContentRecord_id=CEB7C2F0-9BE2-438E-ACC7-4E2508D3D536	Heller-Backed Bill to Fight Nationwide Rape Kit Backlog Heads to Presidents Desk	2017-12-22	2017	2017-12	Republican	House	NV	Dean Heller	H001041	www.heller.senate.gov			legacy	U.S. Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) announced that the Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting (SAFER) Act, legislation that he introduced along with Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Michael Bennet (D-CO), is now heading to the Presidents desk for his expected signature following its approval by the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. This bipartisan legislation reauthorizes, strengthens, and extends the SAFER program in an effort to reduce the nationwide rape kit backlog. In addition to reauthorizing this program, the legislation highlights the importance of and need for pediatric sexual assault nurse examiners in responding to children suffering from abuse. Im pleased this legislation to deliver victims of sexual assault swift justice is now headed to the Presidents desk for his signature, said Heller. This bill will help Nevada law enforcement reduce the backlog of untested rape kits and ensure critical evidence isnt left uncovered. Im proud to partner with Senator Cornyn on this legislation and see it receive wide, bipartisan support. As a strong supporter and author of proposals to crack down on these horrific crimes and empower victims, I look forward to seeing the President sign this legislation into law. ###	1	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z	2026-03-30T12:14:52Z