S. 2317: Federal Advisory Committee Database Act

This bill, titled the Federal Advisory Committee Database Act, proposes a series of amendments to existing laws concerning federal advisory committees. The main goals of the bill are to improve the organization, reporting, and transparency of these committees.

Key Provisions

• Definition Updates: The bill aims to amend the responsibilities of the Administrator of General Services regarding these committees.
• Information Collection: The bill establishes a Committee Management Secretariat to collect specific information from heads of federal agencies. This includes details about:
  • The name and authority of each advisory committee.
  • The charter and interest areas of each committee.
  • Details about each committee member, including their appointment process and term duration.
  • Operational costs and meeting summaries of the advisory committees.
• Data Publication: Information collected will be published annually on a public website managed by the General Services Administration (GSA). It will be accessible in a machine-readable format for easier public use.
• Biennial Reporting: The Administrator will be required to submit a report every two years to relevant Senate and House committees. This report will summarize the activities of the advisory committees and provide recommendations on actions that may need to be taken.
• Establishment of Guidelines: Each federal agency will be required to create and maintain uniform guidelines and controls for its advisory committees. This includes ensuring each committee’s compliance with the updated requirements, timely reporting, and proper performance measures.
• Regulatory Updates: The Administrator will have the authority to update regulations regarding advisory committees as needed.

No Additional Funding

The bill specifies that no additional funds will be authorized for its implementation or the amendments proposed by it.

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