Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 29, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 2563
Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 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.
What just happenedJul 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 D
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- Introduced in SenateJul 29, 2021
- Jul 29, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 29, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate