Lee Zeldin

EPA Administrator

Environmental Protection Agency

Who Does This Official Serve?

Mission Conflict

Prior Industry: U.S. Congress (voted against climate action)

As 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, 2 months in office

Confirmation Vote

56-42

Conflict Risk

High

(24 pts)

3 conflicts identified

Estimated Net Worth

$500,000 - $1 million

⚔️Revolving Door Analysis

Mission Conflict

Prior Industry: U.S. Congress (voted against climate action)

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)

High

No environmental science or policy experience

💭 Ideology(1)

Critical

Climate change skeptic leading environmental agency

📜 Policy(1)

High

Consistently voted against Clean Air and Water Act protections

Career Path

⚔️ Mission Conflict

Direct revolving doorLobbying / Media backgroundCareer public servant

U.S. Representative

New York 1st District

2015-2023

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

2011-2015

Attorney

Private Practice

2008-2015

Now Serving As

EPA Administrator

Environmental Protection Agency

2025–Present

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.

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