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The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act expands the use of DNA collection for criminal convictions.

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The act provides funds for local areas that do not yet have the capacity for DNA testing. As a result of this, all 50 states now have laws mandating blood collection from people who are convicted of crimes.