House vote: H.R. 1431 // March 30, 2017
EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2017
Sponsor: FRANK LUCAS (R-OK)
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 27, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2017 (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).
Environmental Protection Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.0% 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 | 229 | 52.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 193 | 44.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.0% |