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Introduced
09/14/2020
09/14/2020
In Committee
09/16/2020
09/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To facilitate the development and distribution of forensic science standards by establishing in the National Institute of Standards and Technology the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020, aims to facilitate the development and distribution of forensic science standards. It establishes the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science within the National Institute of Standards and Technology to coordinate the development of scientifically sound, consensus-based standards and guidelines. The bill also requires the development of a federal research strategy for forensic science, encourages collaboration between the forensic science community and researchers, and directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to conduct foundational studies on the technical merit and validity of forensic science methods.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. (on 09/16/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4568/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4568/BILLS-116s4568is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4568/BILLS-116s4568is.pdf.pdf |
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