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See the Board Act
12/30/2022, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6008
Bill 117 hr 6008, also known as the See the Board Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability within federal agencies by requiring them to publicly disclose information about their boards of directors.
Under the provisions of the See the Board Act, federal agencies would be required to publish information about their board members, including their names, qualifications, and any potential conflicts of interest. This information would be made available on the agency's website for easy access by the public.
Additionally, the bill would require agencies to hold public meetings of their boards, allowing for greater transparency in the decision-making process. These meetings would be open to the public and would provide an opportunity for stakeholders to voice their opinions and concerns. Overall, the See the Board Act aims to promote transparency and accountability within federal agencies by increasing public access to information about their boards of directors. By requiring agencies to disclose information about their board members and hold public meetings, this bill seeks to ensure that decisions are made in the best interest of the American people.
Under the provisions of the See the Board Act, federal agencies would be required to publish information about their board members, including their names, qualifications, and any potential conflicts of interest. This information would be made available on the agency's website for easy access by the public.
Additionally, the bill would require agencies to hold public meetings of their boards, allowing for greater transparency in the decision-making process. These meetings would be open to the public and would provide an opportunity for stakeholders to voice their opinions and concerns. Overall, the See the Board Act aims to promote transparency and accountability within federal agencies by increasing public access to information about their boards of directors. By requiring agencies to disclose information about their board members and hold public meetings, this bill seeks to ensure that decisions are made in the best interest of the American people.
Congressional Summary of HR 6008
See the Board Act
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to support nonprofit organizations in furnishing eye-care services free of charge to students in public elementary or secondary schools.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6008
Bill HR 6008 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 17, 2021. Bill HR 6008 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 17, 2021. Bill HR 6008's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of November 18, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6008
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
16Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6008
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6008
See the Board Act
See the Board Act
To provide for a grant program to support access to free eye care services for students attending public elementary schools and secondary schools.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6008
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