Federally Funded Research and Development Sunshine Act of 2015

Hozzl · 2025-04-07T15:40:51Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1637 Federally Funded Research and Development Sunshine Act of 2015 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/7/2025, 3:40 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1637

Bill 114 hr 1637, also known as the Federally Funded Research and Development Sunshine Act of 2015, aims to increase transparency and accountability in federally funded research and development (R&D) projects. The bill requires federal agencies that fund R&D activities to establish and maintain a publicly accessible database that includes information on all federally funded R&D projects.

The database must include details such as the title of the project, the name of the principal investigator, the amount of federal funding allocated, and the duration of the project. Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to regularly update the database and provide information on the outcomes and impact of the R&D projects.

The goal of the Federally Funded Research and Development Sunshine Act is to ensure that taxpayers have access to information about how their money is being spent on R&D projects. By increasing transparency and accountability, the bill aims to promote efficiency and effectiveness in federally funded R&D activities. Overall, the bill seeks to improve the oversight and management of federally funded R&D projects, ultimately benefiting both taxpayers and the scientific community.

Current Status of Bill HR 1637

Bill HR 1637 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 25, 2015. Bill HR 1637 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on March 25, 2015. Bill HR 1637's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of June 24, 2015