Historical Legislation and Advocacy Efforts

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“Forensic Science in Criminal Courts: Ensuring Scientific Validity of Feature-Comparison Methods” – PCAST Report, 2016 DOJ Response to 2016 PCAST Report CFSO Response to PCAST… Read More »President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)

Hatch Rapid Support Letter — January 11, 2017 JFAA and Rapid DNA Update — May 16, 2016 Final Rapid Letter of Support — October 1,… Read More »Rapid DNA

The Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations Applauds U.S. Senate for Hearing on Unsubmitted Sexual Assault Collection Kits — May 20, 2015

Scarlett’s Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act – September, 2020  

VAWA 2021 The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) passed the House on March 17, 2021 and will now move to the Senate for debate. VAWA… Read More »Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)

CFSO Response to BJS Federal Register – April 16, 2021  

Letter to Attorney General requesting support on NamUS

Health Committee Opioid Testimony — November 29, 2017 ASCLD Position Statement to the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis — October… Read More »Opioid Responses 2017

Support Letter to Senators Markey and Brown for the International Narcotics Trafficking Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology (INTERDICT) Act — May 30, 2017