🌾USDA Terminates Federal Advisory Committees
Notice of Termination of Seven Discretionary Federal Advisory Committees
Summary
On February 19, 2025, the President issued the Executive Order (E.O.), "Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy," which set forth the Administration's policy of reducing the size of the Federal Government in order to minimize waste, fraud, abuse, and inflation and to promote American freedom and innovation. The President's order directed the termination of several Federal advisory committees and ordered the identification of additional Federal Advisory Committees for termination.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
Business Impact
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The termination of several federal advisory committees could impact businesses that rely on USDA guidance and input for agricultural standards and regulations. Lack of these committees may hinder industry representation and consensus on critical agricultural issues.