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119th Congress
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SENATES. 4857· 119th Congress

Open Meetings Act of 2026

Sponsor
Mazie Hirono (D-HI)
Introduced
Jun 23, 2026
Last Action
Jun 23, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Jun 23, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill title suggests requiring government meetings to be open to public access, but full text not yet available for detailed analysis.
  • Detailed policy specifics—which agencies, which meetings, exemptions—pending official summary from Congressional Research Service.
  • Early stage: introduced June 23, 2026 with zero cosponsors.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Government transparency directly affects citizens' ability to monitor how decisions are made in their name.
  • Likely impacts federal agencies, but scope unclear: could affect executive branch, Congress itself, or both.
  • No cosponsors yet signals limited momentum; bipartisan support typically required for transparency bills to advance.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Currently in Senate Judiciary Committee; awaiting detailed analysis and potential hearings before floor vote.
  • Check Congress.gov in 2-4 weeks for Congressional Research Service summary—that's when real debate details emerge.
  • Contact your senator's office to ask their position if government transparency matters to you.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 23, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Jun 23, 2026Introduced in Senate