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H.R.1709: Scientific Integrity Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 13, 2019
- Latest Major Action Oct. 17, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
232 (229 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 13, 2019
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Oct. 17, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 6.
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Oct. 17, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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March 13, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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March 13, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) |