EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2014

Summary

EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013 - 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 Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency [EPA].) Revises the procedures for providing advice and comments to the Administrator by: (1) including risk or hazard assessments in the regulatory proposals and documents made available to the Board, and (2) requiring advice and comments to be included in the record regarding any such proposal and published in the Federal Register. Revises the operation of Board member committees and investigative panels to: (1) require that they operate in accordance with the membership, participation, and policy requirements (including new requirements for public participation in advisory activities of the Board) contained in this Act; (2) deny them authority to make decisions on behalf of the Board; and (3) prohibit direct reporting to EPA. Adds guidelines for the conduct of Board advisory activities, including concerning: (1) avoidance of making policy determinations or recommendations, (2) communication of uncertainties, (3) dissenting members' views, and (4) periodic reviews to ensure that such activities address the most important scientific issues affecting EPA.

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Timeline

1. 9 April 2013

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 April 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 April 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 11 April 2013

   Vote

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 16.

   Source: Committee

5. 11 April 2013

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 22 July 2013

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 119.

   Source: Calendars

7. 22 July 2013

   Reported

   Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 113-165.

   Source: Committee

8. 22 July 2013

   Reported

   Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 113-165.

   Source: Committee

9. 17 November 2014

   Reported

   Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 756 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012, and H.R. 4795. General debate is limited to 1 hour for each bill. The resolution specifies certain amendments are in order for H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012, and H.R. 4795. One motion to recommit with instructions is permitted for each bill.

   Source: Floor

10. 18 November 2014

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

11. 18 November 2014

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 - 191 (Roll no. 525).

    Source: Floor

12. 18 November 2014

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 - 191 (Roll no. 525).

    Source: Floor

13. 18 November 2014

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 195 - 225 (Roll no. 524).

    Source: Floor

14. 18 November 2014

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8062)

    Source: Floor

15. 18 November 2014

    Floor

    Mr. Maloney, Sean moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (consideration: CR H8062-8063; text: H8062)

    Source: Floor

16. 18 November 2014

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012, and H.R. 4795. General debate is limited to 1 hour for each bill. The resolution specifies certain amendments are in order for H.R. 1422, H.R. 4012, and H.R. 4795. One motion to recommit with instructions is permitted for each bill.

    Source: Floor

17. 18 November 2014

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 756. (consideration: CR H8050-8064; text of measure as reported in the House: CR H8050-8051)

    Source: Floor

18. 19 November 2014

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

• Referred in Senate · 19 November 2014 · Official file
• Engrossed in House · 18 November 2014 · Official file
• Reported in House · 22 July 2013 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 9 April 2013 · Official file

Documents

11 official files

• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 19 November 2014

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 19 November 2014

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 18 November 2014

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 18 November 2014

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 18 November 2014

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 22 July 2013

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 22 July 2013

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 22 July 2013

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 9 April 2013

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 9 April 2013

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 9 April 2013

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Sponsors

• Chris Stewart · R · Sponsor
• LAMAR SMITH · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [D-TX-4] · R · Sponsor
• DANA ROHRABACHER · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1] · R · Sponsor
• Steve Daines · R · Cosponsor
• Rob Bishop · R · Cosponsor
• Louie Gohmert · R · Cosponsor
• JOE BARTON · R · Cosponsor
• Tom Price · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Cynthia Lummis · R · Cosponsor
• Trent Franks · R · Cosponsor
• Kevin Cramer · R · Cosponsor
• David Schweikert · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10] · R · Cosponsor
• DON YOUNG · R · Cosponsor
• Vicky Hartzler · R · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1422) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4012) to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to promote new manufacturing in the United States by providing for greater transparency and timeliness in obtaining necessary permits, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from November 21, 2014, through November 28, 2014.
• related to ← EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2013