Bill Sponsor
House Bill 3989
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 25, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 25, 2019
Latest Action
Sep 25, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3989
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Pennsylvania
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2019

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.

Text (1)
July 25, 2019
Actions (3)
09/25/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
07/25/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
07/25/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:19 PM