U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SR942: A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
Status: Introduced, September 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 30, 2026:
III 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 942 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30, 2026 Mr. Crapo (for himself, Mr. Welch , and Mr. Risch ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week. Whereas the Senate is committed to the use of forensic science in the investigation of crimes, the prosecution and conviction of the correct perpetrators of crimes, and the exoneration of innocent individuals falsely accused of crimes in the United States; Whereas forensic science service providers address critical questions in civil and criminal investigations and trials in the United States, including by providing scientific conclusions relating to forensic evidence; Whereas forensic science service providers partner with-- (1) Federal agencies to build and maintain criminal databases relating to latent prints, DNA, and other information relevant to criminal cases; and (2) Federal, State, and local agencies to ensure public safety; Whereas forensic science service providers serve a vital role in the criminal justice system by providing scientific information to investigators and officers of the court; and Whereas the week of September 20, 2026, to September 26, 2026, is recognized as National Forensic Science Week : Now, therefore, be it SECTION That the Senate-- (1) supports the goals and ideals of National …
Sponsors
- Crapo, Mike (R, SD-ID) · primary sponsor
- Welch, Peter (D)
- Risch, James (R)
Latest actions
- : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271)
- : Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Common questions
- What is SR942?
- SR942 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
- What is the status of SR942?
- Introduced as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271) (September 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR942?
- Crapo, Mike (R, SD-ID), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR942?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-re/942
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