S 790
Federal Advisory Committee Transparency Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Federal Advisory Committee Transparency Act, aims to increase openness and accountability in how the federal government uses advisory committees. It requires agencies to designate committee members as either special government employees or representatives, mandates public disclosure of committee information like membership, meeting minutes, and future schedules, and establishes a process for soliciting nominations for committee members without regard to political affiliation. The bill also strengthens the role of Advisory Committee Management Officers and requires the Comptroller General to review agency compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
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Rob Portman
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