HR7173Referred to Committee

Follow the Science Act

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Introduced
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3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-21
Introduced
41
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Diana DeGette
Diana DeGette
Democrat · CO · Representative
Votes with party: 98.4% (548 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (41)

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-01-21

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Plain-English Summary

The bill aims to strengthen how federal health agencies use scientific evidence when making decisions about public health policies and regulations. It likely requires agencies like the FDA and CDC to base their rules on the best available research and to be transparent about the scientific reasoning behind their choices. This would affect how quickly new medicines are approved, what health warnings appear on products, and what guidance the government gives to doctors and the public.

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