119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action May 14, 2026
S. 4545In CommitteeScience, Technology, Communications
Democrats introduce bill protecting scientific integrity at federal agencies
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian (D-HI)21 cosponsorsIntroduced May 14, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 14
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