House Bill 5355
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Stop Climate Censorship Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 6, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5355
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Stop Climate Censorship Act of 2019
This bill directs the Office of Science and Technology (OSTP) to issue policies, consistent with established scientific integrity policies, that require political appointees of the federal civilian agencies that conduct scientific research to report to the public on any action by such an appointee to
- modify any scientific research or findings that are used to inform any agency communication to the public related to climate change, or
- modify any agency communication to the public that is inconsistent with scientific research or findings related to climate change.
The OSTP shall review and update such policies biennially as necessary.
December 6, 2019
12/06/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
12/06/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:46:03 AM