I 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1709 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 13, 2019 Mr. Tonko (for himself, Ms. Johnson of Texas , Ms. Stevens , and Mr. Lowenthal ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology A BILL To amend the America COMPETES Act to establish certain scientific integrity policies for Federal agencies that fund, conduct, or oversee scientific research, and for other purposes.