Increased Transparency and Independence for Federal Advisory Committees
This act aims to make federal advisory committees more transparent and independent. Citizens will have easier access to information about who advises the government and on what basis. This ensures that decisions are made more openly and without hidden influences.
Key points
Advisory committee members will be appointed without regard to political affiliation, promoting more objective advice.
Government agencies must publicly solicit nominations for committee members and gather public input.
More information about committees, their members, and meeting proceedings, including minutes and recordings, will be publicly available online.
Clear rules are established to prevent conflicts of interest among advisors, safeguarding against undue influence.
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