Advisory Committees Free of ESG Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-01-26T08:15:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1506 Advisory Committees Free of ESG Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/26/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1506

Bill 118 HR 1506, also known as the Advisory Committees Free of ESG Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors influencing advisory committees within the United States government. The bill seeks to ensure that advisory committees are free from any bias or influence related to ESG considerations.

The legislation outlines specific requirements for advisory committees, including the prohibition of considering ESG factors when making recommendations or decisions. It also mandates that members of advisory committees disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to ESG issues.

Additionally, the bill establishes a process for reviewing and approving advisory committee members to ensure they are not influenced by ESG considerations. This process includes background checks and evaluations of potential conflicts of interest. Overall, the Advisory Committees Free of ESG Act of 2023 aims to promote transparency and impartiality within government advisory committees by eliminating any potential bias related to ESG factors. The bill seeks to ensure that advisory committees focus solely on providing objective and unbiased recommendations to policymakers.

Congressional Summary of HR 1506

Advisory Committees Free of ESG Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the establishment of federal advisory committees on the basis of environmental, social, and governance aspects and provides for the termination of any existing advisory committees authorized or implemented on such basis.

Additionally, the bill authorizes civil actions seeking a determination that an advisory committee was authorized, permitted, or implemented in violation of such provision. The court must order any such advisory committee to be terminated immediately upon such determination.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1506

Bill HR 1506 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2023. Bill HR 1506 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 9, 2023. Bill HR 1506's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of March 9, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1506

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Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1506

Advisory Committees Free of ESG Act of 2023

To amend section 1003 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Federal Advisory Committee Act), to prohibit the establishment of advisory committees related to environmental, social, and governance aspects.