House Bill 4557
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Preserve Science in Policymaking Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 27, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4557
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Preserve Science in Policymaking Act of 2019
This bill limits the authority of the President or a federal agency or officer to terminate an advisory committee before the end of its charter.
The following must first occur: (1) the termination must be authorized by law or unanimously approved by the Chief Data Officer, Chief Evaluation Officer, and Chief Information Officer of the relevant agency; (2) not later than 60 days before the advisory committee is scheduled to be terminated, the relevant agency shall submit to Congress a notification of such termination; and (3) such agency must provide for a public notice and comment period.
September 27, 2019
09/27/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
09/27/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:46 PM