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Follow Accepted Science Together Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 7:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5642
Bill 117 hr 5642, also known as the Follow Accepted Science Together Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote the use of accepted scientific research and data in decision-making processes within the federal government.
The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a task force dedicated to identifying and promoting accepted scientific research across various government agencies. This task force would be responsible for ensuring that government policies and regulations are based on sound scientific evidence.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased transparency in the use of scientific research by government agencies. This includes requiring agencies to publicly disclose the sources of scientific data used in decision-making processes, as well as any conflicts of interest that may exist. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration between government agencies, scientific organizations, and other stakeholders in order to ensure that the most up-to-date and accurate scientific research is being utilized. Overall, the Follow Accepted Science Together Act of 2021 aims to strengthen the role of science in government decision-making processes and promote evidence-based policy-making. It seeks to ensure that federal policies are grounded in accepted scientific research in order to better serve the American people.
The bill outlines several key provisions, including the establishment of a task force dedicated to identifying and promoting accepted scientific research across various government agencies. This task force would be responsible for ensuring that government policies and regulations are based on sound scientific evidence.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased transparency in the use of scientific research by government agencies. This includes requiring agencies to publicly disclose the sources of scientific data used in decision-making processes, as well as any conflicts of interest that may exist. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration between government agencies, scientific organizations, and other stakeholders in order to ensure that the most up-to-date and accurate scientific research is being utilized. Overall, the Follow Accepted Science Together Act of 2021 aims to strengthen the role of science in government decision-making processes and promote evidence-based policy-making. It seeks to ensure that federal policies are grounded in accepted scientific research in order to better serve the American people.
Congressional Summary of HR 5642
Follow Accepted Science Together Act of 2021
This bill provides an exemption from any federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for individuals demonstrated to have COVID-19 antibodies.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5642
Bill HR 5642 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 20, 2021. Bill HR 5642 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on October 20, 2021. Bill HR 5642's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of October 21, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5642
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5642
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5642
Follow Accepted Science Together Act of 2021
To make any individual who is demonstrated to have antibodies to the virus that causes COVID-19 exempt from any Federal mandate for vaccination against COVID-19.
Follow Accepted Science Together Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5642
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