Follow the Science Act

House Bill

H.R. 7173

119th Congress

Follow the Science Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 21, 2026

Primary Sponsor

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Summary

Based on the title 'Follow the Science Act,' this bill likely requires federal agencies or policymakers to base certain decisions on scientific evidence and research. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which suggests it may relate to health, environmental, or energy policy decisions.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced1/21/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Follow the Science Act

Based on the title 'Follow the Science Act,' this bill likely requires federal agencies or policymakers to base certain decisions on scientific evidence and research. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which suggests it m

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Based on the title 'Follow the Science Act,' this bill likely requires federal agencies or policymakers to base certain decisions on scientific evidence and research. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which suggests it may relate to health, environmental, or energy policy decisions.

Bill Number: 7173
Introduced: 1/21/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Follow the Science Act
Bill Number: 7173
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 1/21/2026
Summary: Based on the title 'Follow the Science Act,' this bill likely requires federal agencies or policymakers to base certain decisions on scientific evidence and research. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which suggests it may relate to health, environmental, or e

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

Based on the title 'Follow the Science Act,' this bill likely requires federal agencies or policymakers to base certain decisions on scientific evidence and research. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which suggests it may relate to health, environmental, or energy policy decisions.

Last updated: 3/1/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill's title suggests it would establish requirements for using scientific evidence in policy decisions.
The bill has been assigned to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review.
Without the full text available, the specific requirements and scope of the bill cannot be determined.
The committee assignment indicates the bill likely relates to areas such as health care, environmental protection, or energy regulation.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Without the full bill text, it is difficult to determine exactly who would be affected. Based on the title and committee assignment, this bill would likely affect federal agencies that make policy decisions in areas like health, energy, and the environment, potentially requiring them to justify their decisions with scientific research. The general public could be indirectly affected if the bill changes how government agencies develop regulations and policies in these areas.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7173, 119th Congress (2026). "Follow the Science Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7173

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