WASHINGTON—Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson cosponsored H.R. 3591, the Carla Walker Act, a bill that would allocate federal funds to support Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) DNA analysis to help solve previously unsolvable cold cases. This bill is named after Carla Walker, who was abducted in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1974 before being found dead three days later. This bipartisan legislation is sponsored by Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX).

“Sophisticated technologies, such as Forensic Genetic Genealogy, offer new DNA testing methods to solve cold cases and support law enforcement investigations. This kind of genetic genealogy identified the monster charged in the University of Idaho murders. After learning more about this advanced technology and meeting with Stacy Chapin, Ethan Chapin's mother, I am confident that this legislation can make a real difference in solving cold cases and delivering justice for victims,” said Rep. Simpson.

The full text of the bill is available here.