Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2286
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 25, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 25, 2019
Latest Action
Jul 25, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
2286
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
Hawaii
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
Michigan
Democrat
Minnesota
Democrat
New Jersey
Democrat
Rhode Island
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate 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)
Actions (2)
07/25/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
07/25/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:23 PM