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HR 4876 United States House · 117th Congress

Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2021

Summary
Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2021 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.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReestablishes DOJ Science Advisory Board to improve justice programs through evidence-based approaches, aligning with reform indicators like program enhancement and scientific rigor.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2021
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President
Introduced Jul 30, 2021 Last action Nov 1, 2022
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Nov 1, 2022
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jul 30, 2021
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 30, 2021
House · Introduced
Introduced in House
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Madeleine Dean
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