kits witting to be tested at labs around america. it's worth noting the actual amount of evidence waiting to be tested nationwide is much higher than so 0,000 because before dna collection became the norm, there was no universal standard for storage of such evidence. meaning there was plenty of evidence stored in unknown plac places. this means the dna backlog and statute of limitations collide to create a perfect storm. the end result is regardless of whether or not dna evidence links a perpetrator to past crimes, he or she may end up impossible to prosecute. so what can we do to ensure fewer of these case are set free? contact your member of congress and urge him or her to support the safer act. the bill would create a national data base housed at the justice department to catalog rape kits