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Bill114th CongressFiled Feb 26, 2015Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 1119

Research and Development Efficiency Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 19, 2015)

Research and Development Efficiency Act

Requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a working group under the authority of the National Science and Technology Council, to include the Office of Management and Budget, to be 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; (2) minimize the regulatory burden on U.S. institutions of higher education performing federally funded research while maintaining accountability for federal tax dollars; and (3) identify and update specific regulations to refocus on performance-based goals rather than on process while still meeting the desired outcome.

Instructs the working group to take into account input and recommendations from non-federal stakeholders, including researchers, institutions of higher education, industry, and others with a stake in ensuring effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability in the performance of scientific research.

Requires OSTP to report to Congress annually on the steps taken to carry out the working group's recommendations.

What just happenedMay 20, 2015

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10](R-VA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. May 20, 2015IntroReferral

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

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  2. May 19, 2015FloorH38310

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

  3. May 19, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3365)

  4. May 19, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3365)

  5. May 19, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1119.

  6. May 19, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3365-3366)

  7. May 19, 2015FloorH30300

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

  8. May 19, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 86.

  9. May 19, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-121.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  10. May 19, 2015Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-121.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  11. Mar 4, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  12. Mar 4, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  13. Feb 26, 2015IntroReferralH11100

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

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  14. Feb 26, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Feb 26, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMay 19, 201536

Research and Development Efficiency Act

Requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a working group under the authority of the National Science and Technology Council, to include the Office of Management and Budget, to be 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; (2) minimize the regulatory burden on U.S. institutions of higher education performing federally funded research while maintaining accountability for federal tax dollars; and (3) identify and update specific regulations to refocus on performance-based goals rather than on process while still meeting the desired outcome.

Instructs the working group to take into account input and recommendations from non-federal stakeholders, including researchers, institutions of higher education, industry, and others with a stake in ensuring effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability in the performance of scientific research.

Requires OSTP to report to Congress annually on the steps taken to carry out the working group's recommendations.

Introduced in HouseFeb 26, 2015

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