Hearing: The State of Scientific Publishing: Assessing Trends, Emerging Issues, and Policy Considerations

Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight (Committee on Science, Space, and Technology)

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 (10:00 AM)

2318 RHOB
Washington, D.C.

Witnesses

Mr. Carl Maxwell
Senior Vice President, Public Policy, Assocation of American Publishers

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  • Testimony [PDF] Added 04/15/2026 at 11:56 AM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 04/14/2026 at 10:21 AM
  • Biography [PDF] Added 04/15/2026 at 11:56 AM

Ms. Kate Travis
Managing Editor, Retraction Watch

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  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 04/14/2026 at 10:21 AM
  • Biography [PDF] Added 04/15/2026 at 11:56 AM

Dr. Jason Owen-Smith
Executive Director, Institute for Research on Innovation & Science, University of Michigan

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  • Testimony [PDF] Added 04/15/2026 at 11:56 AM
  • Truth in Testimony [PDF] Added 04/14/2026 at 10:17 AM
  • Biography [PDF] Added 04/15/2026 at 11:56 AM

Support Documents

  • Notice [PDF]
  • Notice Update 1 [PDF] Added 04/08/2026 at 03:38 PM
  • Charter [PDF] Added 04/14/2026 at 10:23 AM

Member Statements

  • The Honorable Brian Babin [PDF] Added 04/15/2026 at 11:56 AM
  • The Honorable Zoe Lofgren [PDF] Added 04/15/2026 at 11:56 AM
  • The Honorable Richard McCormick [PDF] Added 04/15/2026 at 11:56 AM
  • The Honorable Emilia Strong Sykes [PDF] Added 04/15/2026 at 11:56 AM

First Published: April 8, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Last Updated: April 15, 2026 at 11:56 AM