Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2017

Bill 115 hr 70, also known as the Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2017, 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 publicly disclose information about the membership, activities, and costs of advisory committees. It also mandates that agencies must ensure that advisory committees are fairly balanced in terms of points of view represented and that committee members do not have conflicts of interest.

Additionally, the bill requires agencies to provide opportunities for public input on the establishment and operation of advisory committees. It also establishes procedures for the termination of advisory committees that are no longer necessary or effective. Overall, the Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2017 seeks to enhance the effectiveness and integrity of federal advisory committees by increasing transparency, promoting fairness, and ensuring that the public has a voice in the decision-making process.