United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 5952 — To require each Federal agency to submit and obtain approval from the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy of guidelines for ensuring and maximizing the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of scientific information relied upon by the agency.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Requires federal agencies, by January 1, 2013, to have in effect guidelines to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of the scientific information upon which the agencies rely.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1062)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5952 do?
Requires federal agencies, by January 1, 2013, to have in effect guidelines to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of the scientific information upon which the agencies rely.
Who sponsors HR 5952?
HR 5952 is sponsored by Donald Manzullo (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 5952?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5952?
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