Federal agencies must adopt and enforce scientific integrity policies to ensure public trust in scientific research.
The Scientific Integrity Act amends the America COMPETES Act to establish scientific integrity policies for federal agencies that fund, conduct, or oversee scientific research. These policies must prohibit suppression or distortion of scientific data and findings, ensure scientific conclusions are not based on political considerations, and allow for reporting of violations by non-employees. Agencies must appoint Scientific Integrity Officers, establish administrative processes for dispute resolution, and provide training.
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