Secret Science Reform Act of 2014

House Bill 4012 - Secret Science Reform Act of 2014: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 4012 Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 4012

Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 - Amends the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating a covered action unless all scientific and technical information relied on to support such action is specifically identified and publicly available online in a manner sufficient for independent analysis and substantial reproduction of research results. Includes as a covered action a risk, exposure, or hazard assessment, criteria document, standard, limitation, regulation, regulatory impact analysis, or guidance.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4012

Bill HR 4012 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2014. Bill HR 4012 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2014. Bill HR 4012's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of November 20, 2014

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4012

Primary Policy Focus

Environmental Protection

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

- Environmental regulatory procedures

- Government information and archives

- Research administration and funding

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4012

Secret Science Reform Act of 2014

To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.