House vote: H.R. 1029 // March 17, 2015
EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015
Sponsor: FRANK LUCAS (R-OK)
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to revise the process of selecting members of the Science Advisory Board, guidelines for participation in Board advisory activities, and terms of office. The Board provides scientific advice to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This bill requires the Board to independently provide that advice.
Environmental Protection Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 242 | 55.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 175 | 40.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.0% |