H.R. 1709 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Scientific Integrity Act
H.R. 1709 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Mar 13, 2019, sponsored by Paul Tonko with 232 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 13, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 232
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Paul Tonko (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 229 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 13, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 6. (Oct 17, 2019)
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