United StatesSenate recognizes National Forensic Science Week and local forensic labs
The Senate supports National Forensic Science Week and points to events, lab tours, and talks as ways to recognize forensic science and local lab needs.
What it does
The Senate supports National Forensic Science Week and recognizes it as a chance to highlight forensic science and its role in investigations.
Providers and local officials may host events or tours, while residents, media, and public safety and court workers may attend, learn about local labs, and discuss their needs.
Argument forEvents and lab tours could help residents and local officials understand how forensic science supports investigations and what local labs need.
Argument againstInviting the public and officials into lab tours and events could take staff time away from forensic work and raise security concerns.
More detail
The Senate supports National Forensic Science Week and recognizes ways people can mark it. The resolution concerns forensic science providers and people involved in public safety and justice. The recognized week ran from September 20 through September 26, 2026.
The resolution recognizes activities that forensic science providers, local officials, the public, media, and public safety and court workers may use to mark the week. Activities include community events, lab tours, public recognition, news coverage, and discussions of lab needs and cooperation. The listed activities are described as opportunities; the resolution does not require anyone to take part. These opportunities relate to National Forensic Science Week, September 20 through September 26, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 30Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271)Adopted
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