# 2026-04861: Trade Talk Teams: Apply Now for Policy Influence Gig 2026-04861, Notice of Continuation and Request for Applications for the Industry Trade Advisory Committees, is a Federal Register notice from Trade Representative, Office of United States published 2026-03-12, effective In order to receive full consideration for initial membership, applications should be received not later than April 2, 2026. Applications will be accepted after that date until the expiration of the charter term, which is four years from the date the Secretary of Commerce and the Trade Representative file the committees' charters, for appointments on a rolling basis, as needed and as vacancies arise.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-08). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-04861 - As of: 2026-06-08 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Document number: 2026-04861 - Title: Notice of Continuation and Request for Applications for the Industry Trade Advisory Committees - Type: Notice - Agencies: Trade Representative, Office of United States - Citation: 91 FR 12272 - Published: 2026-03-12 - Effective: In order to receive full consideration for initial membership, applications should be received not later than April 2, 2026. Applications will be accepted after that date until the expiration of the charter term, which is four years from the date the Secretary of Commerce and the Trade Representative file the committees' charters, for appointments on a rolling basis, as needed and as vacancies arise. - Comments close: not stated - Significant: no - Touches household money: yes - Regulation identifier numbers: none - Last updated: 2026-06-08 ## In one line Trade Talk Teams: Apply Now for Policy Influence Gig ## Summary The U.S. government is renewing the Industry Trade Advisory Committees (ITACs) for another four years and is looking for new members to join. If you’re interested in helping shape trade policies and agreements, apply by April 2, 2026. This is a great chance for qualified folks to influence important trade decisions and be part of a key advisory team. ## Abstract The Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative (Trade Representative) expect to establish a new four- year charter term and are accepting applications from qualified individuals interested in serving as members of the Industry Trade Advisory Committees (ITACs). The ITACs provide policy and technical advice, information, and recommendations regarding negotiation of trade agreements, the operation of existing trade agreements, and other U.S. trade policy matters to the Secretary of Commerce and the Trade Representative. Applications are now open for membership on each ITAC for the 2026-2030 charter term. Interested individuals should submit their application by April 2, 2026, for consideration of membership on the ITACs at the start of the charter term. ## Effects PRIA read - Apply by April 2, 2026 to Join ITACs: benefit, medium. The Industry Trade Advisory Committees (ITACs) are open for the 2026–2030 charter term and you should apply by April 2, 2026 for full consideration. Applications will still be accepted on a rolling basis after April 2, 2026 until the four-year charter term expires. - Membership Is Unpaid — You Cover Expenses: cost, medium. ITAC members serve without compensation and are responsible for all expenses they incur to attend meetings or participate in activities. Members typically meet about six times per year, both in person and virtually. - Who Is Eligible to Serve: cost, low. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen; not a full-time government employee; not registered under the Foreign Agents Registration Act; and must represent a U.S. entity or U.S. organization that trades internationally or supports such activity. U.S. entities/organizations must meet control and o… - Security Clearance and NDA Required: cost, medium. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain suitability for moderate risk public trust and must sign and abide by a non-disclosure agreement protecting non-public international trade information. - Term Limits, Size, and Time Commitments: cost, low. Each ITAC will have no more than 50 members appointed for four-year terms (members may be reappointed). ITACs meet as needed and on average meet six times per year, both in person and virtually. - Committee List and Two Title Changes: mixed, low. The Secretary of Commerce and the Trade Representative listed 15 ITACs for the 2026–2030 charter term. 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