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Paul Tonko (D-NY)

Scientific Integrity Act

H.R. 1106 · House bill Science, Technology, Communications

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 140 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Scientific Integrity Act aims to amend the America COMPETES Act to establish scientific integrity policies for Federal agencies that fund, conduct, or oversee research. It requires these agencies to adopt and enforce policies that prohibit research misconduct, such as dishonesty, fraud, or the suppression of scientific findings. The bill mandates the appointment of a Scientific Integrity Officer and the creation of administrative processes for dispute resolution and training. Additionally, agencies must make these policies available to the public and submit them for approval to the Office of Science and Technology Policy. The Act also establishes reporting requirements and mandates a review by the Comptroller General.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +7

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill mandates the publication of scientific integrity policies and annual reports on misconduct complaints.

  • Scored +5

    Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?

    The bill explicitly protects the ability of scientists to disseminate findings and participate in professional communication.

  • Scored +5

    Does this put more money into scientific research?

    The bill protects the integrity of research, which is fundamental to the effective use of research funding.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.