The Backlog Justice Act of 2026 aims to reduce delays in processing sexual assault evidence kits by establishing a national tracking system, training analysts, and supporting state and local forensic laboratories. The bill requires the Attorney General to create a publicly accessible database showing how many untested kits exist and how long testing typically takes at each lab, while also authorizing the FBI to train state and local analysts in DNA testing techniques and develop new DNA processing technologies in partnership with local labs. States that implement electronic tracking systems allowing survivors to monitor their kit's progress through the system can receive up to a 10 percent increase in federal grant funding for up to four separate two-year periods. The legislation authorizes approximately $5 million annually for analyst training, $10 million for technology research and development, and $1.5 million to support electronic tracking systems, all running from 2027 through 2031. Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to report annually on the forensic science community's workforce, equipment, and training needs.