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Follow the Science Act

Introduced January 21, 2026Last action January 21, 2026
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Summary: Follow the Science Act

The Follow the Science Act is a bill that has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. Because no official description or full bill text has been provided, it is not possible to give a detailed breakdown of exactly what the legislation would do. Bills with this title have appeared in various forms in Congress over the years, often relating to how scientific evidence is used to guide government policy or agency decisions.

Without access to the specific bill text, it is unclear who exactly would be affected by this legislation or what specific changes it would make to existing law. Typically, bills with science-focused titles aim to either strengthen or modify the role that scientific research plays in decisions made by federal agencies — such as those involving public health, environmental standards, or drug approvals.

If you want to learn more about this specific bill, you can search for it on Congress.gov using the bill title or ask your representative's office for the full text. Once the complete legislation is available, a more detailed and accurate summary can be provided. As always, reading the actual bill text is the best way to understand its full impact.

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Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

January 21, 2026

Sponsor

R
Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]DCO

Committees

Energy and Commerce

Legislative History

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jan 21, 2026

Introduced in House

Jan 21, 2026

Introduced in House

Jan 21, 2026