H.R. 5056 · 113th Congress
Research and Development Efficiency Act
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- House Introduced Jul 10, 2014
- House Passed Jul 14, 2014
Research and Development Efficiency Act - Requires the Director of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a working group under the authority of the National Science and Technology Council that includes the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Jul 14, 2014
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Research and Development Efficiency Act - Requires the Director of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) to establish a working group under the authority of the National Science and Technology Council that includes the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Makes the working group responsible for reviewing federal regulations affecting research and research universities and making recommendations on how to: (1) harmonize, streamline, and eliminate duplicative federal regulations and reporting requirements; and (2) minimize the regulatory burden on U.S. institutions of higher education performing federally funded research while maintaining accountability for federal tax dollars.
Instructs the working group to take into account input and recommendations from specified non-federal stakeholders in ensuring effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability in the performance of scientific research.
Requires the Director to report to Congress on what steps have been taken to carry out the recommendations of the working group.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Research and Development Efficiency Act
Latest action (Jul 15, 2014): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications · Origin: House · Introduced: Jul 10, 2014
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- House Introduced Jul 10, 2014
- House Passed Jul 14, 2014
No recorded floor vote found.