2026-05939
Sunshine Act Meetings
Summary
**What it does:** This regulation implements requirements for government agencies to hold public meetings under the Sunshine Act (also called the Government in the Sunshine Act). **Who it affects:** - Federal agencies and boards with multiple members who make decisions - Citizens and organizations who want to observe government decision-making - Media covering government activities **What would change:** The regulation would require covered agencies to: - Announce meetings in advance to the public - Hold meetings open to public observation (with some exceptions for sensitive topics) - Keep records of closed meetings and explain why they were closed - Provide transcripts or minutes when possible This promotes government transparency by letting citizens see how federal agencies make decisions that affect them.