Houston Daily

Today, Congressman Wesley Hunt has reintroduced the Carla Walker Act of 2025. This bill aims to establish two pilot programs, each with a budget of $5 million, to support Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) DNA analysis. The goal is to address cold cases that have remained unsolved using traditional DNA methods, including the identification of over 1,100 victims from the 9/11 attacks.

The funds provided by the Carla Walker Act will enable investigative agencies to tackle cold cases more effectively. This initiative will also help in identifying criminals efficiently, exonerating wrongly accused individuals, and providing closure for victims' families.

The legislation is named after Carla Walker, who was abducted in Fort Worth, Texas in 1974 and found dead three days later.

Congressman Hunt stated: "This is an issue that transcends party lines and unites the American public. Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, the ability to identify perpetrators and prevent future crime is fundamental to ensuring the safety of our nation. Supporting innovative companies like this, based right here in Houston, Texas, is something I wholeheartedly stand behind."