Regulation & law · 29/07/2009Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
U.S. Congress Amends Federal Advisory Committee Act for Improved Transparency
Summary
The U.S. Congress passed Public Law 94-409, which amended the Federal Advisory Committee Act, to improve transparency and accountability in federal advisory committees. This change affects the procedures for closing meetings and recording votes, as outlined in 5 U.S.C. Sec. 552b.
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