Regulation & law · 28/07/2005Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
U.S. Law Requiring Government Meeting Transparency Takes Effect
Summary
The Sunshine Act, enacted in 1976 under Public Law 94-409, requires federal agencies to publicly disclose meeting records, including the closure of meetings, to promote transparency and accountability in government decision-making.
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