Uncle Sam Shuts Down Seven Advisory Committees to Save Bucks
Published Date: 5/19/2025
Notice
Summary
The government is shutting down seven advisory committees to cut waste and save money, following the President’s new order to shrink the federal bureaucracy. This change affects committee members and helps make the government leaner and more efficient starting February 19, 2025. It’s all about boosting American freedom and innovation by trimming unnecessary parts.
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Seven Advisory Committees Terminated
If you serve on one of the seven named Federal advisory committees, your committee is being shut down effective February 19, 2025. The action terminates those advisory committees as part of the Administration's effort to reduce the size of the Federal Government.
Order to Identify More Committees
The President's February 19, 2025 Executive Order directs agencies to identify additional Federal Advisory Committees for termination. This means more advisory committees and their members may be reviewed and possibly ended in the future under the same policy.
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