To establish a Science Advisory Board at the Department of Justice, and for other purposes.
Creates a Science Advisory Board at the Department of Justice.
In the House Judiciary Committee since Oct. 5, 2026, 3 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROOCT 5, 2026
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What the bill would do, and why it matters
How the Justice Department obtains scientific advice can matter when science relates to its work. The proposal would establish a Science Advisory Board at DOJ, but does not specify its membership, duties, or authority.
- INTRODUCED ONLY This bill has been introduced and possibly referred to a committee, but it has not passed any vote. Most introduced bills never become law — they die in committee without a hearing.
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- Establish a DOJ Science Advisory Board
The proposal would create a Science Advisory Board at the Department of Justice. Its membership, duties, and authority are not specified.
A science advisory board could give DOJ a formal source of scientific advice. The proposal's title does not say which decisions the board would advise on or what practical problem it is intended to address.
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The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedOCT 5, 2026HOUSEOCT 5, 2026By Rep. Dean with 1 original cosponsorReferred to Judiciary
- SAME DAYNOWHouse committeeOCT 5, 2026JUDICIARY NOWOCT 5, 2026In committee for 3 daysNo hearing yet
- 3 DAYS SO FARPassed the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Senate committee—SENATE—
- Passed the Senate—SENATE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- Resolve differencesONLY IF NEEDEDBOTH CHAMBERSONLY IF NEEDEDSkipped if the other chamber passes the same text
- Signed into law—PRESIDENT—10 days to sign or veto
- OCT 52026OCT 5, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- OCT 52026OCT 5, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSEIntroduced in House
At day 3, this bill is already older than 3% of the laws passed this Congress were when they were signed.
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Support from one state
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. Every cosponsor is from one party.
Rep. Dean’s record: sponsored 26 bills this Congress. 0 passed the House; 0 became law.
- Mary Gay ScanlonD-PA-5ORIGINAL
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