Requires federal agencies to protect scientific findings from political interference.
This bill would make sure that federal agencies that work with science have clear rules to protect scientific findings from politics. It would require these agencies to set up policies, appoint a special officer, and offer training to ensure that scientific work is open and honest for everyone. This aims to build public trust in government science.
Today, there isn't a required, uniform set of rules for federal agencies to protect scientific integrity. If this bill passes, federal agencies that fund, conduct, or oversee scientific research would have to create and follow specific policies, appoint a Scientific Integrity Officer, and provide training to ensure scientific work is free from political influence and openly shared. These changes would largely take effect within 90 to 180 days of the bill becoming law.
HR 1106 · 119th Congress · February 6, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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