Why does Rep. Broun want to be on the science committee?

He obviously is pretty negative about many well accepted scientific theories. When I first started reading this article I was kind of blasé that he does not believe in evolution, but then it goes on to say he believes the earth is only 9,000 years old? Do people who believe that not accept carbon dating?

This question is not to bash people who don’t believe in evolution or any religious beliefs for that matter. Please refrain from attacking people’s beliefs. I am just curious why someone who rejects science so much would want to participate on a science committee?

Do you think he should be allowed on the committee? How does that work? Can Congressmen be blocked from certain committees? I admit to having no idea how committees are formed and if the constitution or our laws have specifications for it.