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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

Won the vote · Yea

242 votes, representing 137,392,939 people55.6%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

175 votes, representing 99,874,323 people40.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon24255.6%
NayLost17540.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.0%