# 119-sres-942: A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.

119-sres-942, A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID); status passed_senate (as of 2026-10-16).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-942
- As of: 2026-10-16
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-942
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-09-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] (R-ID)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-16

## Summary

**National Forensic Science Week** is designated for September 20–26, 2026 to spotlight how forensic science helps investigate crimes, convict the guilty, and exonerate the innocent. The resolution urges forensic laboratories to hold community events and tours, and asks local policymakers, media, and public safety officials to recognize lab contributions and discuss their operational needs.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID), 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-3940: Access to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development Act
- 119-s-2461: Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2025
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-237: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025
- 119-s-222: Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-942 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/942)

## Related
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-3940: Access to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3940)
- [119-s-2461: Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2461)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-237: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-237)
- [119-s-222: Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-222)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-942 (as of 2026-10-16).