House Science Committee Approves Authorization and Oversight Plan

The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee held a hearing on February 8 to organize and establish the committee rules. The hearing was also used to review and accept the committee’s Authorization and Oversight Plan for the new term. The Authorization and Oversight Plan details the committee’s rules, authorizations, and priorities. Among the plan’s priorities include reauthorizations of several federal agencies and oversight of recently enacted bills, including the CHIPS and Science Act (previous COSSA coverage). The plan prioritizes research, notably with a focus on STEM, and the protection of research from foreign theft. The House Science Committee acknowledged the public access guidance released by the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and will conduct oversight on its implementation across federal agencies (previous COSSA coverage). The complete Authorization and Oversight Plan can be found here and a recording of the organizational meeting can be viewed here.