S4545Referred to Committee

A bill to amend the America COMPETES Act to establish certain scientific integrity policies for Federal agencies that fund, conduct, or oversee scientific research, and for other purposes.

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Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-14
Introduced
20
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Brian Schatz
Brian Schatz
Democrat · HI · Senator

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Cosponsors (20)

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

2026-05-14

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Plain-English Summary

The bill would require federal agencies that fund or conduct scientific research to establish policies protecting the integrity of that research, such as preventing political interference with scientific findings and ensuring researchers can speak publicly about their work. These policies would apply to agencies like the National Institutes of Health, NASA, and the Environmental Protection Agency, affecting how they manage research projects and communicate results to the public. The goal is to ensure that scientific conclusions are based on evidence rather than politics or pressure from officials.

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