Duffy Hopes CFPB Decision Just First Step Towards More Transparent Agency

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today announced changes to their previously closed door board and council meetings. The announcement, posted on the Bureau's blog, stated, "starting with our June 18th meeting, the public may attend or watch the livestream of the full Consumer Advisory Board and Council meetings, the same way most other agencies allow under the Federal Advisory Committee Act."

U.S. Representative Sean Duffy (WI-07) previously requested to attend the February 26th and 27th meeting of the CFPB's Consumer Advisory Committee, which under FACA should be completely open to the public. His staff was told via email, "We cannot accommodate the Congressman's request."

On news of today's announcement, Rep. Duffy offered, "I am very pleased that the CFPB heeded, not just my calls for more transparency, but the American peoples' as well. Opening these meetings to the public is the right thing to do.

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