A bill to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to revise the duties of the Science Advisory Board, and for other purposes.

2/2/2024, 5:15 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Bill 118 s 3719, also known as the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to make changes to the duties of the Science Advisory Board. The Science Advisory Board is a group of experts who provide advice and recommendations to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on scientific and technical matters related to environmental research and development.

The bill seeks to revise the duties of the Science Advisory Board in order to enhance its effectiveness and ensure that it is able to provide the EPA with the best possible advice and recommendations. The specific changes proposed in the bill include updating the criteria for selecting members of the Science Advisory Board, requiring the Board to conduct regular reviews of EPA research programs, and increasing transparency and public participation in the Board's activities.

In addition to these changes, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to environmental research, development, and demonstration. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 3719 is to strengthen the role of the Science Advisory Board in providing scientific advice to the EPA and to improve the agency's ability to make informed decisions on environmental issues.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3719

Introduced on
2024-02-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
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House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Bill 118 s 3719, also known as the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to make changes to the duties of the Science Advisory Board. The Science Advisory Board is a group of experts who provide advice and recommendations to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on scientific and technical matters related to environmental research and development.

The bill seeks to revise the duties of the Science Advisory Board in order to enhance its effectiveness and ensure that it is able to provide the EPA with the best possible advice and recommendations. The specific changes proposed in the bill include updating the criteria for selecting members of the Science Advisory Board, requiring the Board to conduct regular reviews of EPA research programs, and increasing transparency and public participation in the Board's activities.

In addition to these changes, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to environmental research, development, and demonstration. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 3719 is to strengthen the role of the Science Advisory Board in providing scientific advice to the EPA and to improve the agency's ability to make informed decisions on environmental issues.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to revise the duties of the Science Advisory Board, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action2/1/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.