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SAFEGUARD Act of 2020

Introduced: October 20, 2020 See on congress.gov

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Oct 20, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Oct 20, 2020

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Scientific Agencies Following Evidence and Guaranteeing that Unscientific Agendas are Refused and Denounced Act of 2020 or the SAFEGUARD Act of 2020

This bill establishes the Public Health Oversight Panel and sets out its duties and membership.

Generally, the panel must, in consultation with relevant advisory bodies, advise Public Health Service agencies on the scientific basis for their actions.

In addition, during public health emergencies, the agencies must provide the panel with the opportunity to review the scientific basis of their regulatory activities. The agencies may not issue a regulation, order, or other guidance if the panel determines that the scientific basis of the action is incorrect or that the evidence to support the scientific basis is insufficient.

What's happening now October 20, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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