AbilityOne Commission Adds Four to Review Board – Snooze Fest
Published Date: 11/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. AbilityOne Commission just named four new members to their Performance Review Board, effective November 17, 2025. These folks will help review how well the agency is doing, making sure everything runs smoothly. This update mainly affects the Commission and keeps their oversight sharp—no extra costs or deadlines for the public.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
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No New Public Costs or Deadlines
This notice appoints members to the U.S. AbilityOne Commission's Performance Review Board and does not impose new costs, fees, or deadlines on the public. The appointments are effective November 17, 2025.
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