Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2008
To amend the Federal Advisory Committee Act to increase the transparency and accountability of Federal advisory committees, and for other purposes.
Other Bill Titles (3 more) 5/15/2008--Reported to House amended. Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2008 -
(Sec. 2) Amends the Federal Advisory Committee Act to require appointments to advisory committees to be made without regard to political affiliation or activity, unless required by federa... moreSee Full Bill Text
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| April 03, 2008 | June 24, 2008 |
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July 03, 2008 HOUSE PASSES BILL TO OPEN UP FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES
The bill, HR 5687, was passed by voice vote under suspension of the rules, a procedure reserved for noncontroversial measures. The bill requires agencies to set new procedures to ensure advisory committee members do not have conflicts ...
Source: SEJ Watchdog tipsheet
May 15, 2008 Shadow Government
are sponsoring the Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2008 (HR 5687), which is meant to improve balance, transparency and independence. In April, Waxman's committee passed the bill. Veteran journalist Jim Morris was the ...
Source: Sunlight Foundation blogs
April 08, 2008 Bill Action: Scheduled for Debate: HR 5687: Federal Advisory ...
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