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Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2021
12/31/2022, 5:04 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4876
Bill 117 hr 4876, also known as the Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2021, aims to enhance the effectiveness of justice programs by incorporating scientific research and evidence-based practices. The bill focuses on improving the criminal justice system by promoting data-driven decision-making and implementing strategies that have been proven to reduce crime and recidivism.
Key provisions of the bill include establishing a National Criminal Justice Research Center to conduct research on best practices in the criminal justice system, providing grants to state and local governments to implement evidence-based programs, and requiring the Department of Justice to develop guidelines for evaluating the effectiveness of justice programs.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve data collection and analysis within the criminal justice system, with the goal of identifying trends and disparities that can inform policy decisions. It also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to ensure that justice programs are based on sound evidence and research. Overall, the Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2021 aims to modernize and improve the criminal justice system by incorporating scientific research and evidence-based practices to enhance the effectiveness of justice programs.
Key provisions of the bill include establishing a National Criminal Justice Research Center to conduct research on best practices in the criminal justice system, providing grants to state and local governments to implement evidence-based programs, and requiring the Department of Justice to develop guidelines for evaluating the effectiveness of justice programs.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve data collection and analysis within the criminal justice system, with the goal of identifying trends and disparities that can inform policy decisions. It also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to ensure that justice programs are based on sound evidence and research. Overall, the Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2021 aims to modernize and improve the criminal justice system by incorporating scientific research and evidence-based practices to enhance the effectiveness of justice programs.
Congressional Summary of HR 4876
Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2021
This bill reestablishes the Science Advisory Board within the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Specifically, it provides statutory authority for the board. Previously, the board was created in 2010 by DOJ and terminated in 2018.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4876
Bill HR 4876 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 30, 2021. Bill HR 4876 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 30, 2021. Bill HR 4876's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4876
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4876
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4876
To establish a Science Advisory Board at the Department of Justice, and for other purposes.
Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2021
Improving Justice Programs through Science Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4876
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