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Preserve Science in Policymaking Act of 2019
Introduced: September 27, 2019
Introduced by:
Casten, Sean
Democratic
· Illinois
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In committee
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Sep 27, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Preserve Science in Policymaking Act of 2019
This bill limits the authority of the President or a federal agency or officer to terminate an advisory committee before the end of its charter.
The following must first occur: (1) the termination must be authorized by law or unanimously approved by the Chief Data Officer, Chief Evaluation Officer, and Chief Information Officer of the relevant agency; (2) not later than 60 days before the advisory committee is scheduled to be terminated, the relevant agency shall submit to Congress a notification of such termination; and (3) such agency must provide for a public notice and comment period.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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