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Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2563| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2021
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (5)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2021 This bill reestablishes the Science Advisory Board within the Department of Justice (DOJ). Specifically, it provides statutory authority for the board. Previously, the board was created in 2010 by DOJ and terminated in 2018.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2286
Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2019
Jul 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4876
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2286
    Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2019


  • July 29, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4876
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4876: Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2021

Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2563| Senate 
| Updated: 7/29/2021
Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2021 This bill reestablishes the Science Advisory Board within the Department of Justice (DOJ). Specifically, it provides statutory authority for the board. Previously, the board was created in 2010 by DOJ and terminated in 2018.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2286
Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2019
Jul 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4876
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2286
    Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2019


  • July 29, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 29, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4876
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (5)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4876: Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted