; (B) analyzes or publicly communicates information resulting from scientific activities; or (C) uses scientific information or analyses in making bureau, office, or agency policy, management, or regulatory decisions. (4) Public statement The term public statement means any communication that is intended for, or should reasonably be expected to have, broad distribution outside the Federal Government, including— (A) public speeches, news releases and advisories, news conferences, broadcast appearances, and interviews or discussions with journalists; (B) public writings, such as articles or papers in publications or other writings distributed through mass-mailing, e-mail, or posting on a website or social media platform; (C) materials and presentations for public educational instruction, lectures, conferences, seminars, and similar venues; and (D) public distribution of audiovisual works, such as slide sets, PowerPoint presentations, podcasts, online video, and exhibits. . 4. Existing policies; clarification (a) Existing scientific integrity policies Notwithstanding the amendments made by this Act, a covered agency’s scientific integrity policy that was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this Act may satisfy the requirements of this Act if the head of the covered agency— (1) makes a written determination that the policy satisfies the requirements of that section; and (2) submits the written determination and the policy to the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy for review. (b) Clarification Nothing in this Act shall affect the application of United States copyright law. (c) Covered agency defined The term covered agency has the meaning given the term in section 1009 of the America COMPETES Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6620 ).