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H.R. 839 (109th)

Restore Scientific Integrity to Federal Research and Policymaking Act

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Introduced

16 February 2005

Last action

16 February 2005 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Science, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsors

Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], EDDIE JOHNSON, LOUISE SLAUGHTER, Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Ed Case, Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Brad Sherman, Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], John Larson, Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], DAVID PRICE, Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Anna Eshoo, LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, Zoe Lofgren, Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], PETER DEFAZIO, Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Raúl Grijalva, Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], CAROLYN MALONEY, Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], JAMES COOPER, ELIJAH CUMMINGS, Diana DeGette

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Summary

Restore Scientific Integrity to Federal Research and Policymaking Act - Prohibits a federal employee from engaging in: (1) tampering with the conduct of federally funded scientific research or analysis; (2) censorship of findings of such research or analysis; or (3) directing the dissemination of scientific information known by the directing employee to be false or misleading. Sets forth a penalty for violations of such prohibition. Includes under prohibited personnel practices the taking or failing to take, or threatening to take or failing to take, a personnel action with respect to any employee because of: (1) the development or dissemination, within the scope of employment, of scientific research or analysis that the employee reasonably believes to be accurate and valid; (2) any disclosure of information by an employee or applicant which the employee or applicant reasonably believes evidences tampering with the conduct of federally funded scientific research or analysis, censoring the findings of such research or analysis, or directing the dissemination of scientific information known by the directing employee to be false or misleading. Sets forth requirements relating to federal scientific advisory committees. States that all appointments to such committees shall be made without regard to political affiliation, unless required by federal statute. Directs each federal agency to determine a peer review process that is appropriate for the agency's functions and needs. Provides for "The Information Quality Bulletin for Peer Review", issued on December 16, 2004, to have no force or effect as of enactment of this Act and to not apply to information disseminated by the Federal Government to the public. Requires the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to provide annual reports regarding scientific integrity.

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Timeline

  1. 16 February 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Science, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 February 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Science, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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