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Introduced
09/14/2020
09/14/2020
In Committee
09/14/2020
09/14/2020
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 establishes the Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science within the National Institute of Standards and Technology to facilitate the development and distribution of scientifically sound, consensus-based forensic science standards and guidelines. The bill also creates an interagency working group to coordinate federal investments and develop a research strategy for forensic science. Additionally, the bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to conduct foundational studies to identify the validity and limitations of forensic science methods and identify opportunities for advancements.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
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. (on 09/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8239/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8239/BILLS-116hr8239ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8239/BILLS-116hr8239ih.pdf.pdf |
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