GSAProposed Rule

Federal Management Regulation: Federal Advisory Committee Management; Planned Revision

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Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing updates to how federal advisory committees are managed and operated. These committees give advice to government agencies on various issues, and this rule would update the rules governing how they're run to improve transparency and accountability.

Key Points

  • 1The GSA is updating its rulebook for federal advisory committees—groups of outside experts and citizens who provide recommendations to government agencies
  • 2The changes aim to improve how these committees are managed, including how they meet, keep records, and report their activities to the public
  • 3This is a proposed rule, meaning the GSA is asking for public feedback before making any final changes
  • 4The updates could affect how transparent these advisory committees are and how easy it is for the public to access information about their work
  • 5People and organizations that serve on federal advisory committees or interact with them should pay attention to this proposed change

Key Dates

Published

April 16, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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