S 1641 · 98th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Nonpartisan Scientific Advisory Committee Act

Introduced 1983-07-19· Sponsored by Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee on Information Management. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1037.(1984-06-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Nonpartisan Scientific Advisory Committee Act - Amends the Federal Advisory Committee Act to prohibit the selection of any candidate for appointment to a scientific advisory committee on the basis of such candidate's political affiliation. Prohibits any person in the executive branch who has authority affecting such appointment from inquiring about such candidate's political affiliation. Requires an appointing authority to: (1) nullify the appointment of all members of any scientific advisory body to which a candidate is appointed or denied appointment because of his or her political affiliation; and (2) appoint new members without regard to political affiliation. Authorizes any person to commence a civil action in a U.S. district court, regardless of the amount in controversy, against any Federal agency whose employee is alleged to have violated this Act. Permits a court to award litigation costs to any party to such action.…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Democrats