What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 5520.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-08.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5520/BILLS-117hr5520ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Jacobs, Chris [R-NY-27].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 5520

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Increased Transparency and Fairness in Medical Journal Selection.

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Establishes clear and publicly available criteria for evaluating journals to ensure an objective selection process. Grants journals the right to appeal removal decisions from the database and to present their arguments. Requires committee members to be appointed independently of political affiliations, increasing trust in their decisions.

This act introduces new rules for how the National Library of Medicine selects and removes scientific journals from its databases, such as MEDLINE. The goal is to ensure these decisions are made more fairly and openly, which could impact the availability of reliable medical information for researchers and the public.

Key points

Establishes clear and publicly available criteria for evaluating journals to ensure an objective selection process.

Grants journals the right to appeal removal decisions from the database and to present their arguments.

Requires committee members to be appointed independently of political affiliations, increasing trust in their decisions.

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Additional Information

Literature Selection Technical Review Committee Reform Act of 2021

Print number: HR 5520

Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Chris [R-NY-27]

Process start date: 2021-10-08

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