The federal advisory boards and commissions that bring private citizens into the room, sorted by policy area and by who they advise, and colored by their status as of October 2026. Tap any tile or date for details.
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ActiveRebuilt or new since 2025 ↻Hollowed, paused or in court ‖Terminated or merged ✕
Corner codes:P Presidential appointmentS Classified or closed-door briefingsM Market-moving informationF Foreign officials and delegationsL Created by law, so harder to abolish
At the deskSpecial statuses that put outsiders inside an office for days, months or years. Columns show the legal status; tap a column head for its rules.
Active programNew since 2025 ↻Authority expiring ⏳Not a government employee
Corner codes:$G Paid by the government$E Paid by the home employerC Often holds a clearanceE Federal ethics laws apply
Advisory boards (the table above) are the lightest tie: a few meetings a year.At the desk, the outsider works inside the office, sees drafts and knows the staff.
Status checked against agency notices, statutes, GAO and CRS reports, the Federal Register, the GSA FACA database and news reports through October 26, 2026. Boards change quickly in this administration; tell us when one moves. Row placement reflects the official each board formally advises.