Bill113th Congress

H.R. 1287

Sound Science Act of 2013

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Introduced
Mar 20, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Latest Action
Mar 20, 2013
Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsor

Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8]

Republican·TN-8
Bioguide ID: F000458
First Name: Stephen
Middle Name: Lee
Last Name: Fincher
By Request: N
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Committees
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Actions
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Amendments
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Related Bills
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
1,287
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Mar 20, 2013
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Is Law
No
Mar 20, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Source: House floor actions

Mar 20, 2013IntroReferralB00100

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E344)

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Mar 20, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

Introduced in House

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Mar 20, 20130

Sound Science Act of 2013 - Requires federal agencies, by January 1, 2014, to have in effect guidelines to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of the scientific information upon which the agencies rely. Prohibits any policy decision issued by an agency after January 1, 2014, from taking effect unless such agency has in effect guidelines for use of scientific information that have been approved by the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Oversight and Accountability Committee

House· Standing
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substancesMedical researchPolicy sciencesProduct safety and qualityPublic participation and lobbyingResearch administration and funding

Introduced in House

Mar 20, 2013

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