Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 1997
Latest action (17 Dec 1997): Became Public Law No: 105-153.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 2977, amends the Federal Advisory Committee Act. It redefines what an "advisory committee" is by excluding committees created by the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Public Administration. The bill also sets conditions under which federal agencies can use advice or recommendations from these academies if they were developed by academy-created committees working under agreements with an agency. These conditions include requirements for public disclosure of committee appointments, meetings, and reports, and for balancing committee membership.
The changes primarily affect federal agencies that seek advice from the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Public Administration, and these two academies themselves. The amendments aim to clarify public disclosure requirements for committees established by these academies when they work with federal agencies. The law also requires the Administrator of General Services to report to Congress on how these new rules are being put into practice.
This bill was introduced in 1997 and has been enacted, meaning it was signed into law by the President. Therefore, its provisions are now in effect. The Administrator of General Services is required to submit a report to Congress within one year of the enactment date concerning the implementation of and compliance with these amendments.
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Official summary
Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 1997 - Amends the Federal Advisory Committee Act to redefine the term "advisory committee" to exclude any committee that is created by the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Public Administration. Makes such amendment retroactive to October 6, 1972. Prohibits Federal agency use of any advice or recommendation provided by the National Academy of Sciences or the National Academy of Public Administration that was developed by use of a committee created by that academy under an agreement with an agency except under specified conditions. Sets forth public disclosure requirements for such academies. Requires the Administrator of General Services to report to the Congress on the implementation of and compliance with the amendments made by this Act.
Timeline
17 Dec 1997
Became Public Law No: 105-153.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2977 do?
- This bill, H.R. 2977, amends the Federal Advisory Committee Act. It redefines what an "advisory committee" is by excluding committees created by the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Public Administration. The bill also sets conditions under which federal agencies can use advice or recommendations from these academies if they were developed by academy-created committees working under agreements with an agency. These conditions include requirements for public disclosure of committee appointments, meetings, and reports, and for balancing committee membership. The changes primarily affect federal agencies that seek advice from the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Public Administration, and these two academies themselves. The amendments aim to clarify public disclosure requirements for committees established by these academies when they work with federal agencies. The law also requires the Administrator of General Services to report to Congress on how these new rules are being put into practice. This bill was introduced in 1997 and has been enacted, meaning it was signed into law by the President. Therefore, its provisions are now in effect. The Administrator of General Services is required to submit a report to Congress within one year of the enactment date concerning the implementation of and compliance with these amendments.
- Has H.R. 2977 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 2977 has been enacted. Status last updated 17 Dec 1997.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2977?
- H.R. 2977 was sponsored by Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38] (R-CA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2977?
- Became Public Law No: 105-153. (17 Dec 1997).
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