ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Lee Zeldin
40% approve · updated on every vote · 5 votes
2 support · 3 oppose
About Lee Zeldin
Lee Zeldin is a former United States Congressman who represented New York’s First Congressional District from 2015 to 2023. In 2022, Zeldin made national headlines by nearly winning New York’s gubernatorial race, garnering the most votes for a Republican candidate statewide since Nelson Rockefeller over 50 years earlier. His strong performance at the top of the ticket helped Republicans flip multiple suburban House districts in New York, resulting in the Republican Party’s majority in the House of Representatives. Born and raised in Suffolk County, New York, at just 23, Lee Zeldin became the youngest attorney in New York at the time. Zeldin served four years on active duty in the U.S. Army, where he held roles as a Military Intelligence Officer, Prosecutor, and Military Magistrate. In the summer of 2006, Lee Zeldin deployed to Iraq with an infantry battalion of fellow paratroopers from the Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Today, he continues his service as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, marking over two decades in the military. In 2010, Zeldin was elected to the New York State Senate, where he served until 2014, when he won a seat in Congress. During his eight years in Congress, Zeldin served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Financial Services Committee. As one of two Jewish Republicans in Congress, he co-chaired the House Republican Israel Caucus, which had over 100 members. He was a vocal advocate on foreign policy, border security, military affairs, combating antisemitism, environmental issues, energy policy, and much more. For his district, he championed vast infrastructure and research projects, including the preservation of Plum Island, Army Corps of Engineers initiatives, and a $2 billion Electron-Ion Collider for Brookhaven National Lab. Lee Zeldin currently resides on Long Island, in New York State, with his wife, Diana. Their twin daughters, Mikayla and Arianna, recently left for college, marking an exciting new chapter for their family.
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- JD Vance — Vice President of the United States — 33%
- Scott Bessent — Secretary of the Treasury — 35%
- Pam Bondi — Attorney General — 13%
- Doug Burgum — Secretary of the Interior — 44%
- Lori Chavez-DeRemer — Secretary of Labor — 36%
- Doug Collins — Secretary of Veterans Affairs — 33%
- Sean Duffy — Secretary of Transportation — 20%
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Understanding Lee Zeldin's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Lee Zeldin, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency currently holds a community approval rating of 40% for 2026, drawn from 5 visitor votes (2 support, 3 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Lee Zeldin right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
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Frequently asked questions
How is Lee Zeldin's approval rating calculated?
Lee Zeldin's approval rating reflects the percentage of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" out of everyone who voted on their performance. As of 2026, Lee Zeldin holds a 40% community approval rating based on 5 votes. Votes update the rating instantly and are capped at one per visitor.
What does Lee Zeldin do as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency?
Lee Zeldin serves as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency within the current US administration, part of the executive branch that carries out federal law and policy. USApprate tracks how the public views their performance through community votes and reviews.
Is Lee Zeldin's USApprate rating a scientific poll?
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