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S.3378: Forensic Science and Standards Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about science, technology, communications
- Introduced July 12, 2012
- Latest Major Action July 12, 2012
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Forensic Science and Standards Act of 2012 - Establishes a national forensic science research program to improve, expand, and coordinate federal research in forensic sciences. Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to enter into a contract with the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to develop a report identifying the most critical forensic science disciplines that require further research to strengthen the 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 Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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| July 12, 2012 |
Introduced in the Senate by John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.) |