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Research and Development Efficiency Act

Introduced: July 10, 2014 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 15, 2014
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 14, 2014
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 14, 2014
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6147-6148)
Jul 14, 2014
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6147-6148)
Jul 14, 2014
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5056.
Jul 14, 2014
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6147-6149)
Jul 14, 2014
Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 10, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Jul 10, 2014
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Research and Development Efficiency Act - Requires the Director of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a working group under the authority of the National Science and Technology Council that includes the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Makes the working group responsible for reviewing federal regulations affecting research and research universities and making recommendations on how to: (1) harmonize, streamline, and eliminate duplicative federal regulations and reporting requirements; and (2) minimize the regulatory burden on U.S. institutions of higher education performing federally funded research while maintaining accountability for federal tax dollars.

Instructs the working group to take into account input and recommendations from specified non-federal stakeholders in ensuring effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability in the performance of scientific research.

Requires the Director to report to Congress on what steps have been taken to carry out the recommendations of the working group.

What's happening now July 15, 2014

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2 Republican 2