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H.R. 1029 (114th)

EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015

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Introduced

24 February 2015

Last action

18 March 2015 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2], Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1], Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21], Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1], Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19], Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4], Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5], Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36], Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10], Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY], Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2], Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6]

Subjects

Environment

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Summary

EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2015 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. Federally registered lobbyists may not be appointed to the Board. The EPA must provide draft risk or hazard assessments in its regulatory proposals and documents to the Board. The Board's advice and comments must be included in the record regarding any such proposal and published in the Federal Register. The Board's member committees and investigative panels must operate in accordance with the membership, participation, and policy requirements contained in this Act, including new requirements for public participation in advisory activities of the Board. The member committees and investigative panels do not have the authority to make decisions on behalf of the Board and may not report directly to the EPA. The Board must: (1) strive to avoid making policy determinations or recommendations, (2) communicate uncertainties, (3) encourage dissenting members to make their views known, (4) conduct periodic reviews to ensure that its activities address the most important scientific issues affecting the EPA, and (5) respond to Congress fully and in a timely manner. This Act may not be construed as supplanting the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act or the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.

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Timeline

  1. 24 February 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 February 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 February 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 February 2015

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 12.

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 February 2015

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 2 March 2015

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 22.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 2 March 2015

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-33.

    Source: Committee

  8. 2 March 2015

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 114-33.

    Source: Committee

  9. 3 March 2015

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 138 Reported to House. For each measure, resolution provides one hour of general debate; makes specified amendments in order; and allows a motion to recommit, with or without instructions.

    Source: Floor

  10. 17 March 2015

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 17 March 2015

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 181 (Roll no. 121).

    Source: Floor

  12. 17 March 2015

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 236 - 181 (Roll no. 121).

    Source: Floor

  13. 17 March 2015

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 179 - 237 (Roll no. 120).

    Source: Floor

  14. 17 March 2015

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1692)

    Source: Floor

  15. 17 March 2015

    Floor

    Mr. Peters moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (consideration: CR H1691-1693; text: CR H1691)

    Source: Floor

  16. 17 March 2015

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1691)

    Source: Floor

  17. 17 March 2015

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1029.

    Source: Floor

  18. 17 March 2015

    Floor

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1029.

    Source: Floor

  19. 17 March 2015

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Kevin Yoder to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  20. 17 March 2015

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 138 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  21. 17 March 2015

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 138. (consideration: CR H1678-1693, H1693-1694; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1685-1686)

    Source: Floor

  22. 18 March 2015

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

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