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Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8239| House 
| Updated: 9/14/2020
Eddie Bernice Johnson

Eddie Bernice Johnson

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Frank D. Lucas (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020 This bill establishes various entities to develop and distribute forensic science standards. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall establish an interagency working group to coordinate federal investments related to, and develop a research strategy for, forensic science and publish such strategy once every two years. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shall establish the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science to facilitate the development of forensic science standards. NIST shall establish scientific area committees to carry out the work of the organization and a Forensic Science Standards Board to oversee the operation of the organization and its committees. NIST shall conduct foundational studies to (1) identify and document the technical merit and validity of select forensic science methods, practices, and disciplines; and (2) identify opportunities for advancements in forensic methods, practices, and disciplines through additional research and improvements to practice.
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Timeline
Sep 14, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 14, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 16, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4568
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
  • September 14, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 14, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 16, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4568
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

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Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8239| House 
| Updated: 9/14/2020
Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020 This bill establishes various entities to develop and distribute forensic science standards. The Office of Science and Technology Policy shall establish an interagency working group to coordinate federal investments related to, and develop a research strategy for, forensic science and publish such strategy once every two years. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) shall establish the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science to facilitate the development of forensic science standards. NIST shall establish scientific area committees to carry out the work of the organization and a Forensic Science Standards Board to oversee the operation of the organization and its committees. NIST shall conduct foundational studies to (1) identify and document the technical merit and validity of select forensic science methods, practices, and disciplines; and (2) identify opportunities for advancements in forensic methods, practices, and disciplines through additional research and improvements to practice.
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Timeline
Sep 14, 2020
Introduced in House
Sep 14, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 16, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4568
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
  • September 14, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • September 14, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • September 16, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4568
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Eddie Bernice Johnson

Eddie Bernice Johnson

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Frank D. Lucas (Republican)

Judiciary Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • S 116-4568: Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesBiological and life sciencesChemistryComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDigital mediaEvidence and witnessesIntergovernmental relationsResearch administration and funding