A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
Recognizes National Forensic Science Week and encourages laboratories, officials, media, and the public to engage with forensic science.
Agreed to in the Senate on Sept. 30, 2026. A resolution like this does not go to the other chamber or the President.
- INTRODUCEDINTROSEP 30, 2026
- COMMITTEECOMM.SKIPPED
- AGREED TOAGREEDSEP 30
What the bill would do, and why it matters
Forensic science laboratories provide scientific information for investigations and legal cases. The Senate recognizes National Forensic Science Week and highlights opportunities for laboratories, officials, the public, and media to learn about forensic science and laboratory needs.
- NON-BINDING A simple resolution carries no force of law. It expresses the chamber's opinion or sets internal rules — it does not bind agencies, the President, or anyone outside Congress.
- COMMEMORATIVE This measure honors, congratulates or commemorates, or marks an observance such as an awareness day or month. It creates no legal obligations.
- DATA NOTE No Congressional Research Service summary was available.
- Recognizes National Forensic Science Week
The Senate supports the goals and ideals of the week of September 20–26, 2026, and recognizes it as an opportunity to highlight forensic science work.
- Encourages community engagement
The resolution identifies opportunities for forensic science providers, local policymakers, the public, media, and public safety and court officials to attend events, tour laboratories, learn about laboratory needs, and discuss cooperation.
The resolution says forensic science providers contribute scientific information to investigations and trials, work with agencies on criminal databases, and support public safety. It links their work to investigating crimes, identifying the correct perpetrators, and clearing people falsely accused of crimes.
Written from the bill text.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedSEP 30, 2026SENATESEP 30, 2026By Sen. Crapo with 2 original cosponsors
- Committee—COMMITTEE—Went to the floor without a committee report
- SAME DAYAgreed to in the SenateSEP 30, 2026SENATE FLOORSEP 30, 2026Unanimous consent
- SEP 302026SEP 30, 2026AGREED TOSENATESubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 2 states
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. The smaller side has 1 member.
Plus the sponsor, a Republican. The smaller side has 1 member.
Sen. Crapo’s record: sponsored 32 bills this Congress. 6 passed the Senate; 1 became law.
- James E. RischR-IDORIGINAL
- Peter WelchD-VTORIGINAL
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