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Scientific Integrity Act

USA116th CongressS-775| Senate 
| Updated: 3/13/2019
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (14)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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. A covered individual may disseminate scientific or technical findings by (1) participating in scientific conferences; and (2) seeking publication through peer-reviewed, professional, or scholarly journals. The bill specifies the kinds of scientific community activities covered individuals may participate and engage in, including the reviewing of public statements and responding to media interview requests. Each covered agency must develop, adopt, and enforce a scientific integrity policy and also must submit it to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and Congress; appoint a Scientific Integrity Officer; and adopt and implement an administrative process and administrative appeal for dispute resolution and a training program that, among other things, provides regular scientific integrity and ethics training to employees and contractors. OSTP must collate, organize, and publicly share all information it receives under each scientific integrity policy on its website.
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Timeline
Mar 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct 17, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1709
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • March 13, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 13, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • October 17, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1709
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1709: Scientific Integrity Act
Administrative remediesCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsFreedom of informationGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesResearch administration and fundingResearch ethicsScientific communication

Scientific Integrity Act

USA116th CongressS-775| Senate 
| Updated: 3/13/2019
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. A covered individual may disseminate scientific or technical findings by (1) participating in scientific conferences; and (2) seeking publication through peer-reviewed, professional, or scholarly journals. The bill specifies the kinds of scientific community activities covered individuals may participate and engage in, including the reviewing of public statements and responding to media interview requests. Each covered agency must develop, adopt, and enforce a scientific integrity policy and also must submit it to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and Congress; appoint a Scientific Integrity Officer; and adopt and implement an administrative process and administrative appeal for dispute resolution and a training program that, among other things, provides regular scientific integrity and ethics training to employees and contractors. OSTP must collate, organize, and publicly share all information it receives under each scientific integrity policy on its website.
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Timeline
Mar 13, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 13, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Oct 17, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-1709
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • March 13, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 13, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • October 17, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-1709
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (14)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1709: Scientific Integrity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsFreedom of informationGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesResearch administration and fundingResearch ethicsScientific communication