VoterlyH.R. 1430: HONEST Act
115th Congress · Sponsored from Texas · In committee
What this bill does
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Honest and Open New EPA Science Treatment Act of 2017 or the HONEST Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating a covered action unless all scientific and technical information relied on to support such action is the best available science, specifically identified, and publicly available in a manner sufficient for independent analysis and substantial reproduction of research results. A covered action includes a risk, exposure, or hazard assessment, criteria document, standard, limitation, regulation, regulatory impact analysis, or guidance. Personally identifiable information, trade secrets, or commercial or financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential must be redacted prior to public availability.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2017-03-08
- Policy area Environmental Protection
- Cosponsors 29
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] introduced H.R. 1430. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 1430? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 1430 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Honest and Open New EPA Science Treatment Act of 2017 or the HONEST Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonst…
Who sponsored H.R. 1430?
Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21] (R) of Texas is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 1430?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 1430 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.