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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1029) 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, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1030) to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible.

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Summary of Bill HRES 138

Bill 114 HRES 138 is a resolution that sets the rules for considering two bills in the US Congress. The first bill, H.R. 1029, aims to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978. This amendment would change the qualifications for members of the Scientific Advisory Board, increase public participation in the board's activities, and address other related issues.

The second bill, H.R. 1030, seeks to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from creating regulations or assessments based on scientific research that is not transparent or reproducible. This bill aims to ensure that the EPA's decision-making process is based on sound and reliable scientific evidence.

Overall, Bill 114 HRES 138 is focused on improving the transparency and accountability of the EPA's scientific advisory processes and decision-making. It aims to ensure that the EPA's regulations and assessments are based on credible and reproducible scientific research.

Current Status of Bill HRES 138

Bill HRES 138 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2015. Bill HRES 138 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2015.  Bill HRES 138's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of March 17, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 138

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 138

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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