; and (B) be consistent with existing Federal laws, including chapter 18 of title 35, United States Code (commonly known as the Bayh-Dole Act ). . 6. Scientific integrity policies (a) In general Section 1009 of the America COMPETES Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6620 ) is amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following: (b) Scientific integrity policies Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the Scientific Integrity Act, the head of each Federal agency that funds or conducts scientific research shall— (1) develop and enforce a scientific integrity policy, including procedures, regarding the release of data and findings to other agencies, policymakers, and the public of research conducted by a scientist or engineer employed or contracted by that Federal agency; and (2) submit the scientific integrity policy to the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Congress. (c) Requirements A scientific integrity policy under subsection (b) shall— (1) be consistent with the principles established under subsection (a); (2) specifically address what is and what is not permitted or recommended under that policy, including procedures; (3) be specifically designed for the Federal agency; (4) be applied uniformly throughout the Federal agency; and (5) be publicly accessible and widely communicated to all employees and private contractors of the Federal agency. (d) Contents At a minimum, each scientific integrity policy under subsection (b) shall ensure that— (1) scientific conclusions are not made based on political considerations; (2) the selection and retention of candidates for science and technology positions in the Federal agency are based primarily on the candidate’s expertise, scientific credentials, experience, and integrity; (3) personnel actions regarding scientists and engineers are not made based on political consideration or ideology; (4) scientists and engineers adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards in conducting their research and disseminating their findings