Well, they were elected by a majority who doesn't believe in science. That's why it's strange that most of the people who believe in majority rule are surprised when democratic elections result in such outcomes.
Would an alternative be any better? Democracy seems the only way forward, the solution is education (difficult if not impossible).
The mob is ignorant so pick someone smart to be in charge? How do you pick? Who decides? Maybe the smartest people are the ones who take power already. Really the money is in charge.
https://www.google.com/search?q=congress+committee+anti+scie...
Why would you expect any other oversight committee in any other field be competent?