Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 1997
Public Law 105-153 · H.R. 2977 · 105th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Dec 17, 1997 · Government Operations and Politics
Sponsor: Rep. Stephen Horn (R-CA-38)
Cosponsors (3): Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Rep. Dan Burton,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
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.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 9 actions.
- Dec 17, 1997Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 105-153.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Dec 5, 1997PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Nov 13, 1997FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Nov 10, 1997FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Horn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Nov 9, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
Data notes
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.