What does Preamble of Scientific Integrity Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the America COMPETES Act. The proposed amendment aims to establish scientific integrity policies for Federal agencies. These policies would apply to agencies that fund, conduct, or oversee scientific research.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Scientific Integrity Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Scientific Integrity Act

What does SENSE OF CONGRESS. of Scientific Integrity Act do?

This section expresses the sense of Congress regarding the role of science in public policy. It emphasizes the importance of public trust in science and the need for science to be free from political, ideological, and financial influences. The section highlights the necessity of policies ensuring the integrity of publicly funded science. Federal agencies are directed to prevent the suppression or distortion of scientific data and findings. It affirms the First Amendment right of citizens to petition the government and the protection of this right under 5 U.S.C. § 7211.

What does AMENDMENT TO AMERICA COMPETES ACT. of Scientific Integrity Act do?

This section amends Section 1009 of the America COMPETES Act (42 U.S.C. 6620). It requires the head of each covered agency to adopt and enforce a scientific integrity policy within 90 days of the Scientific Integrity Act's enactment. These policies must prohibit scientific misconduct, including dishonesty, fraud, and suppressing findings. Policies must allow covered individuals to disseminate scientific findings and participate in peer review. Scientific conclusions should not be based on political considerations, and personnel actions should be based on expertise. Each covered agency must appoint a Scientific Integrity Officer to oversee policy implementation and dispute resolution. Agencies must establish an administrative process and training program for scientific integrity and ethics. Annual reports detailing complaints and policy changes must be publicly posted. The Office of Science and Technology Policy will collate and share information received and convene Scientific Integrity Officers to discuss best practices. The Comptroller General will review the implementation of scientific integrity policies by covered agencies within two years of the Act's enactment.

What does EXISTING POLICIES; CLARIFICATION. of Scientific Integrity Act do?

This section clarifies existing scientific integrity policies Covered agencies' existing policies may satisfy new requirements with written determination and approval The section does not affect United States copyright law application

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Scientific Integrity Act

Last updated: 5/14/2026 · Introduced: 5/14/2026

Author: Brian Schatz (D-HI)

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The bill requires federal agencies that fund, conduct, or oversee scientific research to adopt and enforce scientific integrity policies that prohibit misconduct and allow the dissemination of scientific findings.
Each covered agency must appoint a Scientific Integrity Officer to oversee policy implementation and dispute resolution, and establish an administrative process and training program for scientific integrity and ethics.
The bill mandates annual public reports on scientific integrity policies and complaints, and requires the Comptroller General to review the implementation of these policies within two years of the Act's enactment.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 1106(In Committee)Official page

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