CURRENT LEGISLATIVE AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS (119th CONGRESS)
CURRENT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY ADVOCACY EFFORTS
CFSO is an association of forensic science professional organizations:
![]() American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS Introduction) |
![]() American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD Introduction) |
![]() International Association for Identification (IAI Introduction) |
Formed in 2000, these professional
organizations together represent approximately
22,000 members across the United States.

The mission of the CFSO is to speak with a single forensic science voice in matters of mutual interest to its member organizations, to influence public policy at the national level and to make a compelling case for greater federal funding for public crime laboratories and medical examiner/coroner offices. The primary focus of the CFSO is local, state and national policymakers, as well as the United States Congress.
ANNUAL MEETINGS OF CFSO MEMBERS
AAFS–February 2027–Orlando, Florida
ASCLD–April 2027–Madison, Wisconsin
IACME–July 2027–Las Vegas, Nevada
IAI–August 2027–Dallas, Texas
NAME–October 2026–Kansas City, Missouri
SOFT–September 2026–Chicago, Illinois
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