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HONEST Act

USA115th CongressHR-1430| House 
| Updated: 3/30/2017
Lamar Smith

Lamar Smith

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (29)
David Schweikert (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Randy Hultgren (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Jason Chaffetz (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Stevan Pearce (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Dana Rohrabacher (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Bob Goodlatte (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Joe Barton (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)Jim Bridenstine (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Honest and Open New EPA Science Treatment Act of 2017 or the HONEST Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating a covered action unless all scientific and technical information relied on to support such action is the best available science, specifically identified, and publicly available in a manner sufficient for independent analysis and substantial reproduction of research results. A covered action includes a risk, exposure, or hazard assessment, criteria document, standard, limitation, regulation, regulatory impact analysis, or guidance. Personally identifiable information, trade secrets, or commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential must be redacted prior to public availability.

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Timeline
Mar 8, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 9, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 9, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 12.
Mar 24, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 33.
Mar 24, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-59.
Mar 27, 2017
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 229 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1430 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Mar 28, 2017
Rule H. Res. 229 passed House.
Mar 29, 2017
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 229. (consideration: CR H2536-2547)
Mar 29, 2017
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1430 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Mar 29, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1430.
Mar 29, 2017
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 29, 2017
Mr. McEachin moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 29, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McEachin motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require the administrator of the EPA to use the best available science when responding to any threats to public health.
Mar 29, 2017
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Mar 29, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McEachin motion to recommit, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McEachin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.
Mar 29, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2547-2548)
Mar 29, 2017
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 232 (Roll no. 205).
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Mar 29, 2017
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 228 - 194 (Roll no. 206). (text: CR H2536)
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Mar 29, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 30, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • March 8, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • March 9, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 9, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 12.


  • March 24, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 33.


  • March 24, 2017
    Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-59.


  • March 27, 2017
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 229 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1430 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • March 28, 2017
    Rule H. Res. 229 passed House.


  • March 29, 2017
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 229. (consideration: CR H2536-2547)


  • March 29, 2017
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1430 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • March 29, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1430.


  • March 29, 2017
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • March 29, 2017
    Mr. McEachin moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • March 29, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McEachin motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require the administrator of the EPA to use the best available science when responding to any threats to public health.


  • March 29, 2017
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • March 29, 2017
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McEachin motion to recommit, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McEachin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.


  • March 29, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2547-2548)


  • March 29, 2017
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 232 (Roll no. 205).
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  • March 29, 2017
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 228 - 194 (Roll no. 206). (text: CR H2536)
    View Vote


  • March 29, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 30, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-229: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1430) to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.
  • S 115-1794: A bill to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresGovernment information and archivesResearch administration and funding

HONEST Act

USA115th CongressHR-1430| House 
| Updated: 3/30/2017
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Honest and Open New EPA Science Treatment Act of 2017 or the HONEST Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating a covered action unless all scientific and technical information relied on to support such action is the best available science, specifically identified, and publicly available in a manner sufficient for independent analysis and substantial reproduction of research results. A covered action includes a risk, exposure, or hazard assessment, criteria document, standard, limitation, regulation, regulatory impact analysis, or guidance. Personally identifiable information, trade secrets, or commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential must be redacted prior to public availability.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Mar 8, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 9, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 9, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 12.
Mar 24, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 33.
Mar 24, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-59.
Mar 27, 2017
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 229 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1430 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Mar 28, 2017
Rule H. Res. 229 passed House.
Mar 29, 2017
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 229. (consideration: CR H2536-2547)
Mar 29, 2017
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1430 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Mar 29, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1430.
Mar 29, 2017
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 29, 2017
Mr. McEachin moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Mar 29, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McEachin motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require the administrator of the EPA to use the best available science when responding to any threats to public health.
Mar 29, 2017
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
Mar 29, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McEachin motion to recommit, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McEachin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.
Mar 29, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2547-2548)
Mar 29, 2017
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 232 (Roll no. 205).
View Vote
Mar 29, 2017
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 228 - 194 (Roll no. 206). (text: CR H2536)
View Vote
Mar 29, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 30, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • March 8, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • March 9, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 9, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 12.


  • March 24, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 33.


  • March 24, 2017
    Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-59.


  • March 27, 2017
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 229 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1430 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • March 28, 2017
    Rule H. Res. 229 passed House.


  • March 29, 2017
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 229. (consideration: CR H2536-2547)


  • March 29, 2017
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1430 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.


  • March 29, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1430.


  • March 29, 2017
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • March 29, 2017
    Mr. McEachin moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


  • March 29, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the McEachin motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to require the administrator of the EPA to use the best available science when responding to any threats to public health.


  • March 29, 2017
    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.


  • March 29, 2017
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the McEachin motion to recommit, the Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. McEachin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.


  • March 29, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2547-2548)


  • March 29, 2017
    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 232 (Roll no. 205).
    View Vote


  • March 29, 2017
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 228 - 194 (Roll no. 206). (text: CR H2536)
    View Vote


  • March 29, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 30, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Lamar Smith

Lamar Smith

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (29)
David Schweikert (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Mo Brooks (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Randy Hultgren (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Jason Chaffetz (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Stevan Pearce (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Dana Rohrabacher (Republican)Ralph Lee Abraham (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Bob Goodlatte (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Joe Barton (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Scott R. Tipton (Republican)Jim Bridenstine (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Environment and Public Works Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-229: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1430) to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.
  • S 115-1794: A bill to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Environmental regulatory proceduresGovernment information and archivesResearch administration and funding