H.R. 4012 - Secret Science Reform Act of 2014
- Sponsor:
- David Schweikert
- Summary:
- To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill was voted on in the House on November 19, 2014
- Amendments:
- 2 proposed amendments. 1 accepted. 1 rejected. View amendments
PASSED on November 19, 2014.
1/2 required to pass
voted YES: 237
voted NO: 190
8 voted present/not voting
Secret Science Reform Act of 2014
H.R. 4012 — 113th Congress (2013–2014)
- Summary
- To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. (by CRS)
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- At OpenCongress
- Title
- To prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.
- Other Titles
- Secret Science Reform Act of 2014
- Secret Science Reform Act of 2014
- Secret Science Reform Act of 2014
- Secret Science Reform Act of 2014
- Sponsor
- David Schweikert
- Co-Sponsors
- Robert B. Aderholt
- Joe Barton
- Kerry L. Bentivolio
- Jim Bridenstine
- Mo Brooks
- Paul C. Broun
- Larry Bucshon
- Michael C. Burgess
- Chris Collins
- Doug Collins
- Tom Cotton
- Kevin Cramer
- John Abney Culberson
- Ron DeSantis
- Jeff Duncan
- Stephen Lee Fincher
- Bill Flores
- J. Randy Forbes
- Jeff Fortenberry
- Trent Franks
- Scott Garrett
- Paul A. Gosar
- H. Morgan Griffith
- Ralph M. Hall
- Vicky Hartzler
- Randy Hultgren
- Bill Johnson
- Mike Kelly
- John Kline
- Doug LaMalfa
- Doug Lamborn
- Frank D. Lucas
- Cynthia M. Lummis
- Thomas Massie
- Patrick T. McHenry
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers
- Mark Meadows
- Markwayne Mullin
- Mick Mulvaney
- Randy Neugebauer
- Alan Nunnelee
- Pete Olson
- Steven M. Palazzo
- Dana Rohrabacher
- Thomas J. Rooney
- Matt Salmon
- Aaron Schock
- F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr.
- Pete Sessions
- Lamar Smith
- Scott R. Tipton
- Randy K. Weber, Sr.
- Lynn A. Westmoreland
- Subjects
- Environmental protection
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Environmental regulatory procedures
- Government information and archives
- Research administration and funding
- Related Bills
- H.Res. 756 (113th) : Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 1422) to Amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to Provide for Scientific Advisory Board Member Qualifications, Public Participation, and for Other Purposes; Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 4012) to Prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from Proposing, Finalizing, or Disseminating Regulations or Assessments Based Upon Science That is Not Transparent or Reproducible; Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 4795) to Promote New Manufacturing in the United States by Providing for Greater Transparency and Timeliness in Obtaining Necessary Permits, and for Other Purposes; and Providing for Proceedings During the Period from November 21, 2014, Through November 28, 2014.
- S. 2613 (113th) : Secret Science Reform Act of 2014
- Major Actions
Introduced 2/06/2014 Referred to Committee Amendments (2 proposed) Passed House 11/19/2014 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result select this vote House H.Amdt. 1147 (Kennedy) to H.R. 4012: Amendment sought to allow the EPA to use all peer-reviewed scientific publications. 11/19/2014 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 194 voted YES 230 voted NO 11 voted present/not votingselect this vote House On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 4012 Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 11/19/2014 This motion DID NOT PASS the House 196 voted YES 230 voted NO 9 voted present/not votingcurrently selected House H.R. 4012 (113th): Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 11/19/2014 This bill PASSED the House 237 voted YES 190 voted NO 8 voted present/not votingselect this vote House On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. 11/19/2014 PASSED by voice vote Action Date Description Introduced 2/06/2014 2/06/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. 2/06/2014 Introduced in House 2/11/2014 Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Environment Prior to Referral. 3/05/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment. 6/24/2014 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Put on a legislative calendar 6/24/2014 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. 11/12/2014 Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 113-619. Put on a legislative calendar 11/12/2014 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 460. 11/17/2014 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 756 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012, and H.R. 4795. General debate is limited to 1 hour for each bill. The resolution specifies certain amendments are in order for H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012, and H.R. 4795. One motion to recommit with instructions is permitted for each bill. 11/19/2014 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 756. 11/19/2014 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012 and H.R. 4795. General debate is limited to 1 hour for each bill. The resolution specifies certain amendments are in order for H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012, and H.R. 4795. One motion to recommit with instructions is permitted for each bill. 11/19/2014 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 756 and Rule XVIII. 11/19/2014 The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan, Jr. to act as Chairman of the Committee. 11/19/2014 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4012. 11/19/2014 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 756, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gosar Part B amendment No. 1. 11/19/2014 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 756, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kennedy Part B amendment No. 2. 11/19/2014 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4012. 11/19/2014 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 11/19/2014 The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. 11/19/2014 Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. 11/19/2014 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the E. B. Johnson (TX) motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to exempt any Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation that protects communities in an emergency, including an Ebola or pandemic flu outbreak, the release of toxic chemicals, or a nuclear, biological, or terrorist attack. Subsequently, the reservation of a point of order was removed. 11/19/2014 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. 11/19/2014 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 11/19/2014 11/19/2014 House amendment offered 11/19/2014 11/19/2014 House amendment offered select this vote Vote 11/19/2014 H.Amdt. 1147 (Kennedy) to H.R. 4012: Amendment sought to allow the EPA to use all peer-reviewed scientific publications. select this vote Vote 11/19/2014 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 4012 Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 currently selected House Vote on Passage 11/19/2014 H.R. 4012 (113th): Secret Science Reform Act of 2014 11/19/2014 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Gosar. 11/19/2014 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Gosar. select this vote Vote 11/19/2014 On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. 11/19/2014 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Gosar amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. 11/19/2014 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole 11/19/2014 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Kennedy. 11/19/2014 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Kennedy. 11/19/2014 Roll call votes on amendments in House 11/19/2014 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole 11/20/2014 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status select this vote H. Amdt. 1146 Gosar, Paul [R-AZ4] November 19, 2014 Passed by voice vote on November 19, 2014. Amendment provides that the EPA must make all scientific and technical information relied upon for rulemaking available online before proposing or finalizing new regulations.
H. Amdt. 1147 Kennedy, Joseph [D-MA4] November 19, 2014 Failed by voice vote on November 19, 2014. Amendment sought to allow the EPA to use all peer-reviewed scientific publications.
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