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To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act does not include any evidence that the court determines is not the product of reliable scientific principles and methods.

USA119th CongressHR-9277| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
Harriet M. Hageman

Harriet M. Hageman

Republican Representative

Wyoming

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal seeks to amend Title 5 of the United States Code, specifically targeting the scope of judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) . The primary goal is to introduce a new criterion for evidence considered during court review of federal agency actions. The bill adds a new provision to Section 706(2) of Title 5, which outlines the grounds for setting aside agency actions. Under this amendment, a court would be prohibited from considering evidence that it determines is not the product of reliable scientific principles and methods , or that does not reflect a reliable application of those principles and methods. This change aims to ensure that judicial decisions regarding agency actions are based on demonstrably sound and scientifically credible information.
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Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act does not include any evidence that the court determines is not the product of reliable scientific principles and methods.

USA119th CongressHR-9277| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
This legislative proposal seeks to amend Title 5 of the United States Code, specifically targeting the scope of judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) . The primary goal is to introduce a new criterion for evidence considered during court review of federal agency actions. The bill adds a new provision to Section 706(2) of Title 5, which outlines the grounds for setting aside agency actions. Under this amendment, a court would be prohibited from considering evidence that it determines is not the product of reliable scientific principles and methods , or that does not reflect a reliable application of those principles and methods. This change aims to ensure that judicial decisions regarding agency actions are based on demonstrably sound and scientifically credible information.
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Timeline
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Harriet M. Hageman

Harriet M. Hageman

Republican Representative

Wyoming

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted