Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1431) 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.

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

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 28, 2017

Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1431) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] · R–WA

Committees

Rules Committee

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Legislative record

Actions

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Mar 29, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 29, 2017
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 188 (Roll no. 204). (text: CR H2529)
House roll call 204 · Individual votes
Mar 29, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 188 (Roll no. 204).(text: CR H2529)
House roll call 204 · Individual votes
Mar 29, 2017
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 191 (Roll no. 203). (consideration: CR H2534-2535)
House roll call 203 · Individual votes
Mar 29, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 233.
Mar 29, 2017
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2529-2536)
Mar 28, 2017
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 29.
Mar 28, 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.
Mar 28, 2017
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-64, by Mr. Newhouse.
Mar 28, 2017
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-64, by Mr. Newhouse.
Mar 28, 2017
Introduced in House

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Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 1431 · EPA Science Advisory Board Reform Act of 2017

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Analyze H.Res.233 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.233, 115th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1431) 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/233

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2017-03-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres233/BILLS-115hres233eh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.233 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.233, 115th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1431) 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/233

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2017-03-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres233/BILLS-115hres233eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:21:59Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.233 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.233, 115th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1431) 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/233

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2017-03-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres233/BILLS-115hres233eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:21:59Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.233 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.233, 115th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1431) 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/233

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2017-03-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres233/BILLS-115hres233eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:21:59Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.233 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.