Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2008

Bill 110 hr 5687, also known as the Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2008, is a piece of legislation that aims to make changes to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) in order to improve transparency and accountability in the federal government's use of advisory committees.

The bill includes provisions that require federal agencies to make information about their advisory committees, including membership, meetings, and activities, publicly available on their websites. It also requires agencies to provide notice of advisory committee meetings in the Federal Register and to allow for public participation in those meetings.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions that aim to increase diversity and expertise among advisory committee members by requiring agencies to consider factors such as race, gender, and professional background when appointing members. It also requires agencies to provide training to advisory committee members on ethics and conflict of interest rules. Overall, the Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2008 seek to improve the transparency and effectiveness of federal advisory committees by increasing public access to information, promoting diversity and expertise among committee members, and ensuring that members are aware of and comply with ethical standards.