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Scientific Integrity Act

Introduced: May 9, 2019 Introduced by: Tonko, Paul Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Oct 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 6.
Oct 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 13, 2019
Introduced in House
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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 by (1) participating in scientific conferences; and (2) seeking publication through peer-reviewed, professional, or scholarly journals.

The bill specifies the kinds of scientific community activities covered individuals may participate and engage in, including the reviewing of public statements and responding to media interview requests.

Each covered agency must

  • develop, adopt, and enforce a scientific integrity policy and also must submit it to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and Congress;
  • appoint a Scientific Integrity Officer; and
  • adopt and implement an administrative process and administrative appeal for dispute resolution and a training program that, among other things, provides regular scientific integrity and ethics training to employees and contractors.

OSTP must collate, organize, and publicly share all information it receives under each scientific integrity policy on its website.

What's happening now October 17, 2019

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 6.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 775 Related bill Scientific Integrity Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 152
All 152 Democratic 132 Republican 3
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Harder, Josh
California · Dec 18, 2019
Herrera Beutler, Jaime
· Dec 12, 2019
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Nov 12, 2019
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Baird, James R.
Indiana · Oct 22, 2019
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Hayes, Jahana
Connecticut · Oct 22, 2019
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Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Oct 17, 2019
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Frankel, Lois
Florida · Oct 17, 2019
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Garcia, Sylvia R.
Texas · Oct 17, 2019
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Gottheimer, Josh
New Jersey · Oct 17, 2019
 D
Horsford, Steven
Nevada · Oct 17, 2019
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Trahan, Lori
Massachusetts · Oct 17, 2019
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Gonzalez, Vicente
Texas · Oct 8, 2019
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Oct 8, 2019
 D
Underwood, Lauren
Illinois · Sep 25, 2019
VISCLOSKY, PETER
· Sep 12, 2019
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Scanlon, Mary Gay
Pennsylvania · Aug 6, 2019
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Davids, Sharice
Kansas · Jul 30, 2019
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Ruiz, Raul
California · Jul 30, 2019
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Slotkin, Elissa
Michigan · Jul 30, 2019
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Correa, J. Luis
California · Jul 25, 2019
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Schrier, Kim
Washington · Jul 25, 2019
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Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · Jul 25, 2019
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Green, Al
Texas · Jul 24, 2019
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Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria
New York · Jul 24, 2019
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Titus, Dina
Nevada · Jul 24, 2019
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jul 18, 2019
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Clyburn, James E.
South Carolina · Jul 18, 2019
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Crow, Jason
Colorado · Jul 18, 2019
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Cuellar, Henry
Texas · Jul 18, 2019
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McBath, Lucy
Georgia · Jul 18, 2019
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Stanton, Greg
Arizona · Jul 18, 2019
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Craig, Angie
Minnesota · Jul 16, 2019
Loebsack, David
· Jul 16, 2019
Richmond, Cedric
· Jul 16, 2019
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Pressley, Ayanna
Massachusetts · Jul 15, 2019
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Morelle, Joseph D.
New York · Jul 11, 2019
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Jul 11, 2019
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Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Jul 11, 2019
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Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Jul 10, 2019
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Escobar, Veronica
Texas · Jul 10, 2019
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Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Jul 10, 2019
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Kim, Andy
New Jersey · Jul 10, 2019
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Plaskett, Stacey E.
Virgin Islands · Jul 10, 2019
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Waters, Maxine
California · Jun 27, 2019
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Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · Jun 25, 2019
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Jeffries, Hakeem S.
New York · Jun 25, 2019
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · Jun 25, 2019
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Dean, Madeleine
Pennsylvania · Jun 21, 2019
Heck, Denny
· Jun 21, 2019
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Jun 20, 2019
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