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Bill113th CongressFiled Jul 10, 2014Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 5056

Research and Development Efficiency Act

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jul 14, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Research and Development Efficiency Act - Requires the Director of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a working group under the authority of the National Science and Technology Council that includes the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Makes the working group responsible for reviewing federal regulations affecting research and research universities and making recommendations on how to: (1) harmonize, streamline, and eliminate duplicative federal regulations and reporting requirements; and (2) minimize the regulatory burden on U.S. institutions of higher education performing federally funded research while maintaining accountability for federal tax dollars.

Instructs the working group to take into account input and recommendations from specified non-federal stakeholders in ensuring effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability in the performance of scientific research.

Requires the Director to report to Congress on what steps have been taken to carry out the recommendations of the working group.

What just happenedJul 15, 2014

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8](R-IN)Sponsor
13 cosponsors6 D7 R
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  • Referred in SenateJul 15, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseJul 14, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseJul 10, 2014
  1. Jul 15, 2014IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  2. Jul 14, 2014FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 14, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6147-6148)

  4. Jul 14, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6147-6148)

  5. Jul 14, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5056.

  6. Jul 14, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6147-6149)

  7. Jul 14, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Jul 10, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

  9. Jul 10, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. Jul 10, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJul 14, 201481

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Research and Development Efficiency Act - Requires the Director of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a working group under the authority of the National Science and Technology Council that includes the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Makes the working group responsible for reviewing federal regulations affecting research and research universities and making recommendations on how to: (1) harmonize, streamline, and eliminate duplicative federal regulations and reporting requirements; and (2) minimize the regulatory burden on U.S. institutions of higher education performing federally funded research while maintaining accountability for federal tax dollars.

Instructs the working group to take into account input and recommendations from specified non-federal stakeholders in ensuring effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability in the performance of scientific research.

Requires the Director to report to Congress on what steps have been taken to carry out the recommendations of the working group.

Introduced in HouseJul 10, 2014

Research and Development Efficiency Act - Requires the Director of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a working group under the authority of the National Science and Technology Council that includes the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Makes the working group responsible for reviewing federal regulations affecting research and research universities and making recommendations on how to: (1) harmonize, streamline, and eliminate duplicative federal regulations and reporting requirements; and (2) minimize the regulatory burden on U.S. institutions of higher education performing federally funded research while maintaining accountability for federal tax dollars.

Research and Development Efficiency Act — Informed