New Crime and Justice Laws

Creates a 'good faith' exception to avoid fines for false patent claims.

Modifies rules for trademarks connected to property taken by a government.

Repays misused benefits to the estates of deceased veterans.

Requires states to give congressional observers full access to election procedures.

Establishes programs to support investigators and victims of human trafficking.

Requires a government study on the financing of illegal synthetic drug trafficking.

Extends funding for a grant program to help reduce the backlog of DNA evidence.

Adds new locations for federal courts in Texas and Washington.

Fixes and updates a law that makes it illegal for foreign officials to ask for bribes.

Ensures people representing crime victims can be repaid for their expenses.