H.R.1709: Scientific Integrity Act

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232 (229 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

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Scientific Integrity Act This bill revises provisions regarding the release of scientific research results by federal agencies. The bill prohibits specified federal employees and contractors of an agency that funds, conducts, or oversees scientific research from engaging in scientific or research misconduct or manipulating communication of scientific or technical findings. A covered individual may disseminate scientific or technical findings...

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Date Description
Oct. 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 6.
Oct. 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
March 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
March 13, 2019

Introduced in the House by Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.)

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