Lee Zeldin
EPA Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency
Who Does This Official Serve?
Mission ConflictAs a Congressman, consistently voted against environmental protections and against climate science. Now leads the EPA, whose mission is environmental protection.
Appointed
January 20, 2025
1 year, 6 months in office
Confirmation Vote
56-42
Conflict Risk
High
(24 pts)3 conflicts identified
⚔️Revolving Door Analysis
As a Congressman, consistently voted against environmental protections and against climate science. Now leads the EPA, whose mission is environmental protection.
⚠️ Conflicts of Interest (3)
📋 Qualifications(1)
No environmental science or policy experience
💭 Ideology(1)
Climate change skeptic leading environmental agency
📜 Policy(1)
Consistently voted against Clean Air and Water Act protections
Career Path
⚔️ Mission ConflictU.S. Representative
New York 1st District
As a Congressman, consistently voted against environmental protections and against climate science. Now leads the EPA, whose mission is environmental protection.
New York State Senator
New York Senate
Attorney
Private Practice
EPA Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency
Policy Positions
Climate Change
Skeptical, opposed Paris Agreement
Regulations
Deregulation advocate
Clean Air Act
Voted to weaken protections
Fossil Fuels
Strong supporter of oil and gas
About Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA protects human health and the environment through regulations on air quality, water safety, and hazardous waste management.
Federal Budget & Awards
FY 2023-2025 • Source: USASpending.gov
Last updated 7/27/2026
Latest FY Obligations
$27.3B
Contracts (Top Awards)
$0
Grants (Top Awards)
$27.5B
Largest Program Funding Changes
State and Tribal Assistance Grants, Environmental Protection Agency
-$19,904,809,456
Environmental Programs and Management, Environmental Protection Agency
+$2.1B
Hazardous Substance Superfund, Environmental Protection Agency
-$551,732,509
Science and Technology, Environmental Protection Agency
-$116,586,340
Inland Oil Spill Programs, Environmental Protection Agency
+$51.5M
Top Contract & Grant Awards
CLIMATE UNITED FUND
PROJECT GRANT (B)
$7.0B
COALITION FOR GREEN CAPITAL
PROJECT GRANT (B)
$5.0B
OPPORTUNITY FINANCE NETWORK
PROJECT GRANT (B)
$2.3B
POWER FORWARD COMMUNITIES, INC
PROJECT GRANT (B)
$2.0B
INCLUSIV, INC
PROJECT GRANT (B)
$1.9B
JUSTICE CLIMATE FUND, INC.
PROJECT GRANT (B)
$940.0M