enactment ACUS shall submit a report to Congress that contains the findings of the study Compliance with this act shall be subject to judicial review H.R. 4003 – To require that in a notice of proposed rule making for a new rule, the notice shall identify two rules which the agency intends to repeal Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8] Introduced October 10, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to the subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law on October 19, 2017. Requires that, during notice of a proposed rule, the agency identify and make known the date marking when the process for repeal will begin of two rules that they intend to repeal. H.R. 3953 – Federal Election Administration Act of 2017 Rep. David E. Introduced October 4, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to the House Committee on House Administration on October 4, 2017. Replaces the Federal Election Commission with the Federal Election Administration The FEA is to be an independent agency, conforming to the definition provided in the U.S.C., whose chair shall be appointed for 10 years Shall have the power to enforce through suit or administrative action, the provisions of the Act All records and properties of the FEC transfer to the FEA S. 1886 – Temporary and Term Appointments Act of 2017 `Sen. Lankford, James Introduced September 28, 2017 Most Recent Action Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on December 1, 2017. Calendar No. 271. Committee Reports Allows agency heads to make temporary noncompetitive appointments for critical needs, whose duration shall not last more than 18 months Does not alter the Department of Defense procedure S. 1880 – We the People Democracy Reform Act of 2017 Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] Introduced September 27, 2017 Most Recent Action Read and referred to the Committee on Finance on September 27, 2017. The
Shall have the power to enforce through suit or administrative action, the provisions of the Act All records and properties of the FEC shall transfer to the FEA FEA issue cease and desist orders to prevent violation; render advisory opinions; develop rules; establish procedures for dispute resolution; transmit to the President and Congress a report with states the activities of the administration. Adjusts and repeals provisions of the Federal Election Commission Act including altering lobbying regulations; financial conflicts of interest; private employment our of federal service; and restrictions on federal examiners and supervisors of financial institutions Requires the disclosure of presidential candidate tax returns Requires visitor logs to the white house be available to the public Requires contribution disclosure from candidates for certain federal positions H.R. 3848 – We the People Democracy Reform Act of 2017 Rep. David E. Introduced September 27, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned on September 27, 2017. H.R. 3837 – Campaign Sunlight Act of 2017 Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22] Introduced September 26, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to the House Committee on House Administration on September 26, 2017. Requires that the FEC establish and operate a website through the public may view the contents of political advertisements, requires the sponsors of such advertisements to furnish the contents of the advertisements to the commission
H.R. 2331 – Connected Government Act Rep. Kelly, Robin L. Introduced May 3, 2017 Most Recent Action Became Public Law No: 115-114 on January 10, 2018. Committee Reports S. 1734 – Regulatory Improvement and Transparency Act of 2017 Sen. McCaskill, Claire Introduced August 3, 2017 Most Recent Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on August 3, 2017. Redefines what “major rule” means to include effects on the economy of $100 million or more; increases in costs to consumers, industries, or governments, adverse effects on competition, employment, the environment, etc. Creates new procedures for initiation of rulemaking for rules, including the creation of an electronic docket. Requires that the agency makes all materials for major rulemaking available to the public. Alters the requirements for reporting of final rules in the Federal Register Creates a pilot commission for retrospective review of regulations affecting the transportation sector within the last 10 years Requires that federal regulations use “plain writing” to enhance public understanding S. 1701 – Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2017 Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] Introduced August 2, 2017 Most Recent Action Read and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on August 2, 2017 Requires federal agencies with extramural research expenses over $100 million to develop a public access policy that advances the purpose of the agency. Applies requirements to researchers employed by federal agencies and researchers funded by the agency. Federal Agencies governed by the bill are required to submit an annual report on the public access policy. H.R. 3427 – Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2017 Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14] Introduced July 26, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on July 26, 2017
S. 1683 – Restoring Integrity to America’s Elections Act Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN] Introduced August 1, 2017 Most Recent Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration on August 1, 2017. Reduces the number of Federal Election Commissioners from 6 to 5 and redistributes duties between the Chairperson and the members. H.R. 3614 – Guaranteed COLA Act Rep. Polinquin, Bruce Introduced July 28, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel on October 17, 2017. Directs the Administrator of General Services to establish a program to sell federal buildings to provide revenue for increases in Social Security benefits and military retirement pay.
H.R. 3365 - Stop Waste in Government Contracting Act of 2017 Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2] Introduced July 24, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on July 24, 2017 Requires government agencies, when procuring contracts in excess of 10,000,000 to use competitive procudres. Requires the Inspector General of the General Services Administration to submit a report to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform concerning the Federal Procurement Data System and any issues within each executive agency with use of the system. H.R. 3295 – End SHELLs Act RE. Waters, Maxine Introduced July 19, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on July 19, 2017 Requires the President, Vice President, or other high-ranking government official to report sales of property either directly or through an agent, which they are a beneficiary of, within 30 days to the Office of Governmental Ethics
S.1584 - A bill to the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to reauthorize the Judicial Conference of the United States to redact sensitive information contained in financial disclosure reports of judicial officers and employees, and for other purposes. Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] Introduced July 19, 2017 Most Recent Action Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar General Orders on October 16, 2017. Calendar No. 242. Committee Reports: Reauthorizes the Judicial Conference of the United States to redact sensitive information contained in financial disclosure reports. H.R.3289 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require identification and description on the website of the Federal Communications Commission of items to be decided on authority delegated by the Commission. Rep. Robert E. Introduced July 18, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce July 18, 2017. Requires the Federal Communications Commission to report decisions, reports, or actions pursuant to paragraph 1 of the Communications Act of 1934 within 48 hours.
S.1577 – Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017 Sen. Orrin G. Introduced July 18, 2017 Most Recent Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary July 18, 2017. Replaces deference given to agencies’ statutory interpretation and requires courts to decide all relevant questions of law without deference. H.R. 3229 – To protect the safety of judges by extending the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact sensitive information contained in their financial disclosure reports, and for other purposes Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8] Introduced July 13, 2017 Most Recent Action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on September 28, 2017. Committee Reports Extends the authority of the Judicial Conference to redact information on judges’ financial disclosures from 2017 to 2027 S.1559 – Hearing Small Businesses Act of 2017 Sen. Risch, James E. Introduced July 13, 2017 Most Recent Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs July 13, 2017. Expanding Section 609 of Tittle 5 of the United States Code to include additional agencies and rewording the initial regulatory flexibility language of the same.
H.R. 3071 – Federal Acquisition Savings Act of 2017 Rep. Carter, Earl L. “Buddy” Introduced June 27, 2017 Most Recent Action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on November 14, 2017. Committee Reports Requires executive agencies to consider equipment rental in any analysis for equipment acquisition, and for other purposes. H.R. 3042 – Dr. Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 Rep. Sean P. Introduced June 23, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity on June 23, 2017 To provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes. H.R. 3019 – Promoting Value Based Procurement Act of 2017 Rep. Meadows, Marks Introduced June 22, 2017 Most Recent Action Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote on September 13, 2017. Requires executive agencies to avoid using lowest price technically acceptable source selection criteria in certain circumstances. H.R. 2910 – Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act Rep. Flores, Bill Introduced June 15, 2017 Most Recent Action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on July 20, 2017. Committee Reports Provides for Federal and State agency coordination in the approval of certain authorizations under the Natural Gas Act.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on May 17, 2017. S. 1157 – A bill to establish the Vulnerability Equities Review Board, and for other Purposes Sen. Schatz, Brian (D-HI) Introduced May 17, 2012 Most Recent Action Read and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on May 17, 2017. H.R. 2443 – Department of Homeland Security Classified Facility Inventory Act Rep. Barletta, Lou Introduced May 16, 2017 Most Recent Action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on September 13, 2017. Requires the Chief Security Officer of DHS to maintain an inventory of all facilities certified by DHS to hose “secret” or above systems and update such inventory on a regular basis. Inventory shall include location, operating entities, and date of establishment. H.R. 2453 – DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program Act of 2017 Rep. Gallagher, Mike Introduced May 16, 2017 Most Recent Action Received in the Senate and Read and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on September 13, 2017 Directs the DHS to establish an Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program DHS Human Capital officer shall administer program, which shall be open to employees serving in analysts positions. H.R. 2430 – FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 Rep. Walden, Greg Introduced May 16, 2017 Most Recent Action Became on August 18, 2017. Committee Reports Alters fee schedule for various FDA drugs Revises programs, studies, and reports to be produced by the FDA Requires the FDA to adopt uniform processes for inspection of medical devices Revises the procedures and policy behind classification of certain drugs and medical equipment
S. 1123 – Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2017 Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne Introduced May 15, 2017 Most Recent Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on May 15, 2017. Reauthorizes the Office of National Drug Control Policy. S. 1107 – Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] Introduced May 11, 2017 Most Recent Action Held at the desk on September 6, 2017. Converts temporary bankruptcy judges into permanent judges in specified judicial districts Increases the fees payable to the U.S. Trustee S. 1083 – A bill to amend section 1214 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for stays during a period that the Merit Systems Protection Board lacks a quorum. Sen. Johnston, Ron (R-WI) Introduced May 10, 2017 Most Recent Action Became on June 27, 2017. Amends section 1214 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for stays during a period that the Merit Systems Protection Board lacks a quorum. S. 1088 – Federal Agency Customer Experience Act of 2017 Sen. McCaskill, Claire Introduced May 10, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on November 8, 2017. Requires collection of voluntary feedback on services provided by agencies and other purposes
in executing approved projects and, if necessary, recommend the suspension or termination of funding; and (4) monitor fund operating costs. Most Recent Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on April 28, 2017. H.R. 2171 – Taxpayer Act of 2017 Re. Lewis, John Introduced 26, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means on April 26, 2017. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish additional requirements and procedures for collecting regulating tax preparers, responding to identity theft, and assisting low-income taxpayers. Repeals the authority of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to contract with private companies to collect federal tax debts. It also excludes from the gross income of an individual up to $10,000 of income from the discharge of a debt over the individual's lifetime. Requires the statute of limitations for a taxpayer's case to continue to run during a pending application for assistance from the National Taxpayer Advocate. Establishes limitations on IRS levies of retirement accounts, suspends the time limit for returning wrongfully levied property if a taxpayer is financially disabled, increases the grace period for withdrawing a frivolous return, and repeals the requirement to submit a partial payment with an offer-in-compromise to settle a tax liability. The IRS must: (1) notify taxpayers regarding suspected identity theft and related criminal charges, (2) establish a single point of contact for identity theft victims, (3) permit its employees to refer taxpayers to low-income taxpayer clinics, and (4) notify taxpayers who are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit. The IRS may regulate paid tax return preparers and disclose returns or return information necessary to publish decisions related to tax return preparer misconduct. Provides additional funding to the IRS for Taxpayer Services and increases the funding the IRS may allocate to low-income taxpayer clinics. S. 951 – Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 Sen. Portman, Rob (R-OH) Introduced 26, 2017 Most Recent Action Reforms the process by which Federal agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents. Note: Appears similar to H.R. 45 and H.R. 5 Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 found below.
Subject the agency to the congressional appropriations process, expanded judicial review, and additional congressional oversight; Eliminate supervisory authority over financial institutions; and the agency's authority to take action against entities for abusive practices. Modifies provisions related to the Securities and Exchange Commission's managerial structure and enforcement authority; eliminates the Office of Financial Research within the Department of the Treasury; and revises provisions related to capital formation, insurance regulation, civil penalties for securities laws violations, and community financial institutions. Would require ACUS to report on certain ADR programs established thereunder. S. 886 – DHS Acquisition Review Act of 2017 Sen. Dains, Steve [R-MT] Introduced April 6, 2017 Most Recent Action Held at the desk on November 13, 2017. Committee Reports Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require DHS to establish an acquisition review to strengthen accountability and uniformity within the DHS acquisition review process S. 842 – Fair Chance to Compete For Jobs Act of 2017 Sen Booker, Cory A. Introduced 5, 2014 Most Recent Action Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on September 25, 2017. Calendar No. 228. Committee Reports: : S. Rept. 115-162 Prohibits federal agencies and contractors from requesting criminal histories prior to receiving a conditional offer unless the law requires a criminal history check such as law enforcement and national security duties. H.R. 1770 – OPEN Government Data Act Rep. Kilmer, Derek Introduced 29, 2017 Most Recent Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on March 29, 2017. S. 760 – OPEN Government Data Act Sen. Schatz, Brian (D-HI) Introduced March 29, 2017 Most Recent Action Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on June 24, 2017. Calendar No. 180. Committee Reports S. 733 – Sportsmen’s Act Sen. Murkowski, Lisa (R-AK) Introduced March 27, 2017 Most Recent Action Placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Order on June 22, 2017. Calendar No. 154. Committee Reports : S. Rept. 115-116. A the Equal Access to Justice Act and the federal judicial code to require the Administrative Conference of the United States to create and maintain online searchable databases and submit to Congress a report with information about the attorney's fees and other expenses awarded to prevailing parties other than the United States in certain: (1) agency-conducted adversary adjudication proceedings, and (2) civil action court cases (excluding tort cases) or settlement agreements to which the United States is a party. H.R. 1694 – Fannie and Freddie Open Records Act of 2017 Rep. Chaffetz (R-UT-3) Introduced March 23, 2017 Most Recent Action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on April 28, 2017. Committee Reports : H. Rept. 115-93 Requires additional entries to be the subject of the requirements of section 552 of 5 (FOIA). S. 676 – OIRA Insight, Reform, and Accountability Act Sen. Rounds, Mike (R-SD) Introduced March 21, 2017 Most Recent Action Requires the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to review certain regulations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on March 21, 2017. S. 634 – REG Act Sen. Gardner, Cory (R-CO) Introduced March 15, 2017 Most Recent Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on March 15, 2017. Requires reductions in the direct cost of Federal regulations that are proportional to the amount of increases in the debt ceiling. S. 621 – Public Online Information Act of 2017 Sen. Tester, Jon (D-MT) Introduced 14, 2017 Most Recent Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on March 14, 2017. Establishes an advisory committee to nonbinding government wide guidelines on making public information available on the internet and requires publically available Government information held by the executive branch to be made available on the internet. S. 585 – Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 Sen. Johnson, Ron (R-WI) Introduced 8, 2017 Most Recent Action Became on October 26, 2017. Committee Reports Provides greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers. S. 584 – Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act Sen. Lankford, James Introduced 8, 2017 Most Recent Action Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar General Orders on December 14, 2017. Calendar No. 284. Committee Reports Amends chapter 6 of title 5 to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules. S. 582 – Office of Special Counsel Sen. Johnson, Ron (R-WI) Introduced March 8, 2017 Most Recent Action Reauthorizes the Office of Special Counsel.
Reauthorization Act of 2017 Referred to the House committee on Oversight and Government Reform on August 4, 2017. Committee Reports : S. Rept. 115-74. S. 580 – in Regulations Act of 2017 Sen. Lankford, James Introduced March 8, 2017 Most Recent Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on March 8, 2017. Establishes agency procedures for the issuance of guidance documents. S. 579 – Early Participation in Regulations Act of 2017 Sen. Lankford, James Introduced March 8, 2017 Most Recent Action Placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar on June 28, 2017. Calendar No. 158. Committee Reports : S. Rept. 115-121 Requires agencies to publish an advance notice of proposed rule makings for rules. S. 578 – BEST Act Sen. Lankford, James Introduced 8, 2017 Most Recent Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on March 8, 2017. Provides requirements for agency decision making on science. S. 577 – Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2017 Sen. Lankford, (R-OK) Introduced March 8, 2017 Most Recent Action Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on June 28, 2017. Calendar No. 157. Requires each agency, in providing notice of a rule making, to include a link to a 100 word plain language summary of the proposed rule.
Referred to House Rules on February 7, 2017. The bill has 9 cosponsors as of June 15, 2017, (6 Democrats, 3 Republicans). H.R. 923 – To repeal the Cybersecurity Act of 2015. Rep. Amash, Justin Introduced February 7, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology on 25, 2017. Repeals the Cybersecurity Act of 2015. H.R. 826 – Drain the Swamp Act of 2017 Rep. Davidson, Warren Introduced February 2, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on February 2, 2017. Requires the head of each executive agency to relocate such agency outside of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. H.R. 794 – EAC Reauthorization Act of 2017 Rep. Robert Introduced February 1, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology on April 25, 2017. Amends the Help America Vote act of 2002 to reauthorize and improve the operation of the Election Assistance Commission and provides funds to States to make security upgrades to voter registration lists and processes. H.R. 745 – Federal Records Modernization Act of 2017 Rep. Meadows, Mark Introduced January 30, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on January 30, 2017. Creates a process for the suspension and removal of federal employees if an agency inspector general determines that they have: (1) willfully and unlawfully concealed, removed, mutilated, obliterated, falsified, or destroyed any record, proceeding, or other thing in their custody; or (2) violated prohibitions against creating or sending records using nonofficial electronic messaging accounts. H.R. 624 – Social Security Number Fraud Provention Act of 2017 Rep. Valadao, David G. Introduced January 24, 2017 Most Recent Action Became on September 15, 2017. Committee Reports Prohibits federal agencies from including any individual’s social security number on any document sent by mail unless the agency head determines that such inclusion is necessary Requires agencies that have chief financial officers to issue regulations, within five years, that specify the circumstances under which such inclusion is necessary
S. 119 – Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2017 Sen. Grassley, Chuck (R-IA) Introduced January 12, 2017 Most Recent Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary on January 12, 2017. H.R. 462 – REG Act of 2017 Rep. Introduced January 12, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust law on February 6, 2017. Amends title 5 to include guidance documents in the congressional review process of agency rulemaking. S. 69 – Regulatory Responsibility for our Economy Act of 2017 Sen. Roberts, Pat (R-KS) Introduced January 9, 2017 Most Recent Action Read and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on January 9, 2017. Codifies and alters regulatory requirements of federal agencies. Particularly provides for flexibility, public participation, and retrospective review. S. 56 – RED Tape Act of 2017 Sen. Sullivan, Dan (R-AK) Introduced January 5, 2017 Most Recent Action Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on January 5, 2017. Requires each agency to repeal or amend 2 or more rules before issuing or amending a rule. H.R. 347 – DHS Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act of 2017 Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie Introduced January 5, 2017 Most Recent Action Received in the Senate and Read and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on February 1, 2017. Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to provide for requirements relating to documentation for major acquisition programs and other purposes. H.R. 298 – Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Rep. Chaffetz, Introduced January 5, 2017 Classifies with exception the Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation as agencies for the purposes of section 552 of title 5.
H.R. 74 – REVIEW Act of 2017 Rep. Marino, Tom Introduced January 3, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law on January 5, 2017. Amends 5 to postpone the effective date of high-impact rules pending judicial review. H.R. 72 – GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017 Rep. Carter, Earl L (R-GA-1) Introduced January 3, 2017 Most Recent Action Became on January 31, 2017. Authorizes the GAO to obtain federal agency records required to discharge the GAO’s duties (including audit, evaluation, and investigative duties), including through bringing civil actions to require an agency to produce a record. H.R. 71 – Taxpayers Act Rep. Walberg, Tim (R-MI-7) Introduced January 3, 2017 Most Recent Action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on January 5, 2017. Requires the OMB to include a program inventory that identifies each program of the federal government for which there is more than $1 million in annual budget authority. H.R. 70 – Federal Advisory Committee Act Amendments of 2017 Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy (D-MO-1) Introduced January 3, 2017 Most Recent Action Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably on October 4, 2017. Amends the Federal Advisory Committee Act to modify and expand requirements for federal advisory committees, specifically requiring that appointments be made without regard to political affiliation or political activity unless otherwise required by federal law. Requires agencies to make federal advisory committee materials publically available. H.R. 41 – POWERS Act of 2017 Rep. Mullin, Markwayne (R-OK-2) Introduced January 3, 2017 Most Recent Action Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law on January 12, 2017. Amends title 5 to require agencies to respond to comments from congressional committees about proposed rulemaking.