IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1126 
Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science 
Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 
Mr. FULCHER (for himself and Mr. SIMPSON) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Tech-
nology 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National 
Forensic Science Week. 
Whereas the House 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 con-
clusions relating to forensic evidence; 
Whereas forensic science service providers partner with— 
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(1) Federal agencies to build and maintain criminal 
databases relating to latent prints, DNA, and other infor-
mation relevant to criminal cases; and 
(2) Federal, State, and local agencies to ensure pub-
lic safety; 
Whereas forensic science service providers serve a vital role 
in the criminal justice system by providing scientific in-
formation to investigators and officers of the court; and 
Whereas the fourth week in September 2020 is recognized as 
‘‘National Forensic Science Week’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Forensic Science Week; and 
(2) recognizes that National Forensic Science 
Week provides a special opportunity for— 
(A) forensic science service providers to— 
(i) acknowledge the contributions of 
forensic scientists in the laboratories in 
which those individuals work; 
(ii) organize community events to en-
courage a better understanding of forensic 
science; 
(iii) provide tours to Federal, State, 
and local policymakers to assist those indi-
viduals in gaining better insight into the 
current capabilities of forensic science serv-
ice providers and the future demands that 
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(iii) ask local forensic science labora-
tories about the operational and legislative 
needs of those laboratories; 
(D) members of the media to highlight 
local news stories that focus on the work of 
local forensic science laboratories in the commu-
nities that those laboratories serve; and 
(E) public safety officers, law enforcement 
officers, and officers of the court to— 
(i) attend community events spon-
sored by local forensic science laboratories; 
(ii) take tours of local forensic science 
laboratories; 
(iii) discuss the operational needs of 
State and local forensic science labora-
tories; and 
(iv) engage with local forensic science 
laboratories about working together more 
effectively. 
Æ 
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