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S.132: Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced Jan. 25, 2011
- Latest Major Action Jan. 25, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act of 2011 - Establishes an Office of Forensic Science (the Office) within the Office of the Deputy Attorney General in the Department of Justice (DOJ). Requires the Director of the Office (the Director) to: (1) establish, implement, and enforce standards for forensic science laboratory accreditation and forensic science personnel certification; (2) establish a comprehensive strategy for scientific...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Jan. 25, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |