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H.R. 1287 (113th)

Sound Science Act of 2013

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Introduced

20 March 2013

Last action

20 March 2013 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsors

Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Eric Crawford, COLLIN PETERSON, Larry Bucshon, Sanford Bishop, Tom Cole, Tom Cotton, Mark Meadows, Marsha Blackburn, Patrick McHenry, Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Bill Huizenga

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12 August 2025

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Summary

Sound Science Act of 2013 - Requires federal agencies, by January 1, 2014, to have in effect guidelines to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of the scientific information upon which the agencies rely. Prohibits any policy decision issued by an agency after January 1, 2014, from taking effect unless such agency has in effect guidelines for use of scientific information that have been approved by the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

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Timeline

  1. 20 March 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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  2. 20 March 2013

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E344)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 March 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 March 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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