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Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 14, 2020
Latest Action
September 16, 2020
Primary Sponsor
Roger F. WickerRepublican(MS)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
86pct
2d open
vs 5,086 other S bills in the 116th — cohort avg 30d
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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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
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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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 · fourth_quarter · Firearms/Guns/Ammunition
Law enforcement grants, Federal-state and local enforcement partnerships, bail reform and inmate release, gun violence, violent crime, VOCA, community reentry, forensic science, law enforcement operations, 1033 Program, T-Band, S. 4568-Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020, S. 4791-Community-Based Response Act, S. 4965-Public Servant Protection Act of 2020, H.R. 133-Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, H.R. 6395-National Defense Authorization Act for FY 21,
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
Facial recognition, Law enforcement access to digital evidence, law enforcement grants, Federal-state and local enforcement partnerships, encryption, forensic science, Next Generation 911, police reform, T-Band, law enforcement radio spectrum, 911 location accuracy H.R. 5227-Technology in Criminal Justice Act, S. 2174, Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act of 2019, S. 4568-Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020, H.R. 2-Moving Forward Act, H.R. 133-Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, H.R. 451/S.2748-Dont Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
2020 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Facial recognition, Law enforcement access to digital evidence, law enforcement grants, Federal-state and local enforcement partnerships, bail reform and inmate release, encryption, mental health, substance abuse, homelessness, gun violence, violent crime, COVID-19, community policing, VOCA, community reentry, forensic science, law enforcement personnel recruitment and retention, law enforcement personal identifiable information, law enforcement operations, Next Generation 911, police reform, 1033 Program, T-Band, law enforcement radio spectrum, 911 location accuracy H.R. 5227-Technology in Criminal Justice Act, S. 2174, Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act of 2019, S. 3312 Crisis Stabilization and Community Reentry Act of 2020, H.R. 6633-Domestic Violence Public Health Emergency Guidance Act, S. 4568-Forensic Science Research and Standards Act of 2020, S. 4543-David Dorn Back the Blue Act, S. 4791-Community-Based Response Act, S. 4965-Public Servant Protection Act of 2020, S. 4186-Driving for Opportunity Act, H.R. 2-Moving Forward Act, H.R. 133-Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, H.R. 6395-National Defense Authorization Act for FY 21, H.R. 451/S.2748-Dont Break Up the T-Band Act of 2019
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
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