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Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4568| Senate 
| Updated: 9/16/2020
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (1)
Maria Cantwell (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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 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

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8239
Introduced in House
Sep 14, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 14, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 16, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
  • September 14, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8239
    Introduced in House


  • September 14, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 14, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • September 16, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

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Related Bills

  • HR 116-8239: Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020

Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4568| Senate 
| Updated: 9/16/2020
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 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

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8239
Introduced in House
Sep 14, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 14, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sep 16, 2020
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
  • September 14, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8239
    Introduced in House


  • September 14, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 14, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • September 16, 2020
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Roger F. Wicker

Roger F. Wicker

Republican Senator

Mississippi

Cosponsors (1)
Maria Cantwell (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8239: Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted