legislation: 113-hr-5056

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113-hr-5056 113 hr 5056 Research and Development Efficiency Act Science, Technology, Communications 2014-07-10 2014-07-15 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. House Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8] IN R B001275 13 (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. 2023-01-11T13:26:00Z  

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