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- H.R.1144
H.R.1144: Transparency and Openness in Government Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about public lands and natural resources
- Introduced March 17, 2011
- Latest Major Action April 1, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Transparency and Openess in Government Act - Amends the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) to require appointments to advisory committees to be made without regard to political affiliation or activity, unless otherwise required by federal statute. Directs the head of an agency, prior to appointing members to an advisory committee, to give interested persons an opportunity to suggest potential committee members. Requires an individual...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Procurement Reform .
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| March 17, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.) |