GSA Proposes Smoother Rules for Federal Advisory Committees
Published Date: 4/16/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
GSA is updating the rules on how federal advisory committees work to make things clearer and easier for everyone involved. This affects government groups that give advice to agencies, aiming to improve how they operate without extra costs or delays. The final changes will come soon after the April 2024 proposal, so get ready for smoother teamwork in the government!
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