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H.R.1431: EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced March 8, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 30, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (1 Democrat, 27 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - March 30, 2017
- Engrossed in House - March 30, 2017
- Reported in House - March 27, 2017
- Introduced in House - March 8, 2017
Bill Summary
(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....
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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March 30, 2017 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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March 30, 2017 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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March 30, 2017 |
Vote in the HouseOn passage Passed by recorded vote: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 208). (text of measure as reported: CR H2564-2565) |
March 30, 2017 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 189 - 233 (Roll no. 207). |
March 30, 2017 |
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
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March 30, 2017 |
Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foster motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment to prohibit members of the Science Advisory Board from being employed by any corporate entity that has an interest before the Board during that members service, and for three years following that members service.
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March 30, 2017 |
Mr. Foster moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (text: CR H2573-2574)
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March 30, 2017 |
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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March 30, 2017 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1431.
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March 30, 2017 |
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1431 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
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March 30, 2017 |
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 233. (consideration: CR H2564-2576)
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March 29, 2017 |
Rule H. Res. 233 passed House.
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March 28, 2017 |
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 233 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1431 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
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March 27, 2017 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 35.
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March 27, 2017 |
Reported by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 115-63.
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March 9, 2017 |
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 14.
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March 9, 2017 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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March 8, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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March 8, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Frank D. Lucas (R-Okla.) |