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Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 14, 2020
Latest Action
September 14, 2020
Primary Sponsor
Eddie Bernice JohnsonDemocratic(TX)
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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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Filing registrants (2)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Sugar beet research funding. *Public Law 116-20 - Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019 *H.R. 8239 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023
Client expense: $1,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Sugar beet research funding. *Public Law 116-20 - Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019 *H.R. 8239 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023
Client expense: $1,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Sugar beet research funding. *Public Law 116-20 - Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019 *H.R. 8239 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023
Client expense: $1,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
Conducted outreach regarding the need for forensic science reform, including the establishment of and support for federal capacity to develop research, establish standards, and oversee conduct in the field of forensic sciences. Advocated for appropriations to support the expansion of forensic science research and standard-setting. Provided analysis and advocacy on S. 4568 and H.R. 8239.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Conducted outreach regarding the need for forensic science reform, including the establishment of and support for federal capacity to develop research, establish standards, and oversee conduct in the field of forensic sciences. Advocated for appropriations to support the expansion of forensic science research and standard-setting. Provided analysis and advocacy on S. 4568 and H.R. 8239.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
Conducted outreach regarding the need for forensic science reform, including the establishment of and support for federal capacity to develop research, establish standards, and oversee conduct in the field of forensic sciences. Advocated for appropriations to support the expansion of forensic science research and standard-setting. Provided analysis and advocacy on S. 4568 and H.R. 8239.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2020 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Conducted outreach regarding the need for forensic science reform, including the establishment of and support for federal capacity to develop research, establish standards, and oversee conduct in the field of forensic sciences. Advocated for appropriations to support the expansion of forensic science research and standard-setting. Provided analysis and advocacy on S. 4568 and H.R. 8239.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE