H.R. 9249, known as the “Show Me the Science Act,” aims to change title 5 of the United States Code by requiring federal agencies to publish scientific or other important data they use to justify new rules. This requirement helps promote transparency, except in cases where an...
Simple Explanation
The "Show Me the Science Act" says that when a government agency wants to make a new rule, they have to share the important scientific information they used to decide on that rule. But, if telling people about this data could be dangerous, the agency can keep it secret, as long as they explain why.