Bill · S.Res. 395· Senate(119-SRES-395)
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
- Introduced
- 9/16/2025
- Last activity
- 9/16/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6653)
- Sponsored by
- Mike Crapo
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 1
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week, which is designated as the week of September 14, 2025, to September 20, 2025. The Senate notes its commitment to using forensic science to investigate crimes, convict the correct perpetrators, and exonerate innocent people who were falsely accused. It highlights that forensic science service providers answer critical questions in civil and criminal trials by providing scientific conclusions on forensic evidence. These providers partner with Federal agencies to build criminal databases for latent prints and DNA, and they work with Federal, State, and local agencies to ensure public safety. The text outlines specific opportunities for forensic science service providers, local policymakers, the public, the media, and public safety officers during this week. Ultimately, the resolution was considered and agreed to in the Senate.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+3
By emphasizing forensic science in exonerating the falsely accused, the resolution supports the protection of defendants' due process rights.
Does this put more money into scientific research?+2
The resolution recognizes the contributions of forensic science and promotes public awareness and understanding of scientific disciplines.
Does this change how police departments operate?+2
The resolution supports forensic science in criminal investigations, which can improve the accuracy and integrity of law enforcement and legal proceedings.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for the exoneration of the innocent: The bill recognizes the Senate's commitment to the use of forensic science in the exoneration of innocent individuals falsely accused of crimes in the United States, as stated in the preamble.
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Community engagement and education: Under Resolved (2)(A)(ii), forensic science service providers are given the opportunity to organize community events to encourage a better understanding of forensic science, which benefits the public by improving education and awareness.
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Transparency and policymaker insight: According to Resolved (2)(A)(iii), providers can provide tours to Federal, State, and local policymakers to help them gain better insight into current capabilities and future demands, which helps keep our elected officials informed.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts, consequences, or burdens explicitly identified within the provided text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+3Improves Government Transparency+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+2
- 9/16/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6653)
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
John CornynRepublican · Texas
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
James RischRepublican · Idaho