Bills · HR 1106
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1106Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific Integrity Act
INTRO FEB 6· LAST ACTION FEB 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to ensure that important public policy decisions are based on accurate, unbiased scientific evidence, rather than political agendas. For instance, decisions related to public health emergencies, environmental regulations, or technological advancements rely heavily on government science. If this bill becomes law, it would provide a clear framework to protect the integrity of that science, helping to prevent situations where scientific findings might be suppressed or distorted for political reasons.
Without this bill, the protection of scientific integrity in federal agencies might depend more on the discretion of individual administrations or agency heads, potentially leaving scientific work vulnerable to political influence. By establishing universal policies and protections, the bill seeks to build greater public trust in government scientific information and ensure that scientific experts can contribute to public discourse without fear of reprisal, ultimately leading to more informed and effective public policies.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires federal agencies that fund, conduct, or oversee scientific research to adopt and enforce a scientific integrity policy within 90 days of the bill becoming law.
This creates a mandatory, universal standard for protecting scientific integrity across relevant federal agencies.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits covered individuals (scientists and engineers) from engaging in scientific misconduct, or from suppressing, altering, or delaying scientific findings without scientific merit.
This directly protects the accuracy and timely release of scientific information from political or ideological interference.
PROVISION 03
Allows covered individuals to freely disseminate scientific findings, participate in conferences, publish in journals, and engage with the scientific community, subject to existing law and agency review for technical accuracy.
This ensures government scientists can openly share their expertise and contribute to public knowledge and scientific advancement.
PROVISION 04
Requires that the selection and retention of science and technology personnel are based primarily on expertise, scientific credentials, experience, and integrity, rather than political considerations or ideology.
This safeguards the scientific workforce from political hiring or firing, ensuring qualified individuals are in key science roles.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 138
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
29
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 1%
DEM 137 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSFEB 6
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H543-544)
FEB 6
Introduced in House
FEB 6
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1106
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Last actionFeb 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025
House BillHR 1106Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific Integrity Act
INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 6, 2025
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READING
11 min
COSPONSORS
138
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