Scientific Integrity Act

# Scientific Integrity Act Summary **What the Bill Does** The Scientific Integrity Act would require all federal agencies that fund, conduct, or oversee scientific research to create and enforce policies protecting the integrity of that research. The bill aims to prevent political interference in science by ensuring that scientific conclusions are based on evidence rather than politics, prohibiting the suppression or alteration of research findings, and allowing researchers to share their work and collaborate with the broader scientific community. Agencies would need to submit their policies to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy for approval, and these policies would be made public and shared with Congress. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill primarily affects federal agencies like the EPA, NIH, CDC, and others involved in scientific research, as well as the scientists who work for them.

It also has indirect effects on the public, since federal research influences public health, environmental, and other policy decisions. Key requirements include establishing a way for people to report violations of scientific integrity policies and requiring the Government Accountability Office to review how well agencies are following these rules. Agencies can use existing policies if they meet the bill's standards. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives.