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H.R. 4012 (113th)

Secret Science Reform Act of 2014

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Introduced

6 February 2014

Last action

20 November 2014 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8], Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14], Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4], Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5], Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9], Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Nunnelee, Alan [R-MS-1], Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16], Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10], Rep. Mulvaney, Mick [R-SC-5], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18], Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. DeSantis, Ron [R-FL-6], Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4], Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3], Rep. Bentivolio, Kerry L. [R-MI-11], Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

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Summary

Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 - Amends the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating a covered action unless all scientific and technical information relied on to support such action is specifically identified and publicly available in a manner sufficient for independent analysis and substantial reproduction of research results. Defines "covered action" as a risk, exposure, or hazard assessment, criteria document, standard, limitation, regulation, regulatory impact analysis, or guidance.

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Timeline

  1. 6 February 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 February 2014

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 February 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 February 2014

    Committee

    Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Environment Prior to Referral.

    Source: Committee

  5. 5 March 2014

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 June 2014

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 24 June 2014

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 12 November 2014

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 460.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 12 November 2014

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 113-619.

    Source: Committee

  10. 12 November 2014

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 113-619.

    Source: Committee

  11. 17 November 2014

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 756 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012, and H.R. 4795. General debate is limited to 1 hour for each bill. The resolution specifies certain amendments are in order for H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012, and H.R. 4795. One motion to recommit with instructions is permitted for each bill.

    Source: Floor

  12. 19 November 2014

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan, Jr. to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  13. 19 November 2014

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 756 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  14. 19 November 2014

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 756. (consideration: CR H8087-8103)

    Source: Floor

  15. 19 November 2014

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 19 November 2014

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 237 - 190 (Roll no. 528).

    Source: Floor

  17. 19 November 2014

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 237 - 190 (Roll no. 528).

    Source: Floor

  18. 19 November 2014

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 196 - 230 (Roll no. 527).

    Source: Floor

  19. 19 November 2014

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8101)

    Source: Floor

  20. 19 November 2014

    Floor

    Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (consideration: CR H8100-8102; text: CR H8100-8101)

    Source: Floor

  21. 19 November 2014

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H8097)

    Source: Floor

  22. 19 November 2014

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H8100)

    Source: Floor

  23. 19 November 2014

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4012.

    Source: Floor

  24. 19 November 2014

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012 and H.R. 4795. General debate is limited to 1 hour for each bill. The resolution specifies certain amendments are in order for H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012, and H.R. 4795. One motion to recommit with instructions is permitted for each bill.

    Source: Floor

  25. 20 November 2014

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

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