# Franklin Introduces EPA Science Integrity Bill

Representative Scott Franklin introduced the Establishing Gold Standard Science Act on October 5, 2026, proposing new transparency, conflict-of-interest, disclosure, and scientific-integrity requirements for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board and agency employees. The bill is proposed legislation, not a procurement action or a current contractor mandate; its progress could matter to organizations supporting EPA scientific reviews or federally funded research.

- Companies working on EPA scientific reviews or federally funded research can assess how their existing disclosure and conflict-of-interest processes align with the bill’s proposed provisions.
- The proposed requirements address the EPA’s advisory and agency processes; contractors should not treat them as enacted requirements or assume they directly apply to contractor operations at this stage.
- Because the legislation has been introduced, contractors and research organizations can track its legislative progress and evaluate potential effects on relevant work if it advances.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Environment
**Topics:** Policy, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

### Key Quotes
> The Establishing Gold Standard Science Act will help ensure the EPA follows rigorous, transparent scientific practices, acknowledges uncertainty, and considers the full weight of the available evidence.
> — Jay Obernolte, Representative

### Sources
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	Franklin Introduces Establishing Gold Standard Science Act To Restore Transparency and Accountability To EPA's Scientific Advisory Process | U.S. Representative Scott Franklin
](https://franklin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1936) - Franklin House