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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 9, 1997
Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 1997 - Amends the Federal Advisory Committee Act to redefine the term "advisory committee" to exclude any committee that is created by the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Public Administration. Makes such amendment retroactive to October 6, 1972. Prohibits Federal agency use of any advice or recommendation provided by the National Academy of Sciences or the National Academy of Public Administration that was developed by use of a committee created by that academy under an agreement with an agency except under specified conditions. Sets forth public disclosure requirements for such academies. Requires the Administrator of General Services to report to the Congress on the implementation of and compliance with the amendments made by this Act.
People & committees
Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38] · R–CA
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Became Public Law No: 105-153.
Became Public Law No: 105-153.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12515-12516)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12515-12516)
Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10578-10581)
Mr. Horn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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