Require government meetings to be open to the public and provide notice of all scheduled sessions.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Open Meetings Act of 2026?
The Open Meetings Act of 2026 remains in the House and Senate Judiciary Committees as of June 23, 2026. Committee leaders must decide whether to hold a vote to advance these bills. Most legislation fails to receive a committee vote, which serves as the primary barrier to progress for this proposal.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Open Meetings Act of 2026 (H.R. 9408 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Companion
Identical companion bill S. 4857 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
S. 4857 (119th) →Companion
Identical companion bill H.R. 9408 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
H.R. 9408 (119th) →
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Who’s behind it
Henry Johnson (D-GA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
