Freedom of Information Act Legislation in the 114th Congress: Issue Summary and Side-by-Side Analysis.

Authors :: Richardson, Daniel J.
Ginsberg, Wendy
Source :: Congressional Research Service: Report; 2/26/2015, preceding p1-11, 14p
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: The article discusses the changes being considered by the 114th U.S. Congress to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Topics include Senate Bill 337 and House Resolution 653 and their substantive differences, the changes being considered to improve public access such as improving electronic accessibility of agency records and standardizing search and duplication fees, and the presumption of openness that would codify the principles of the existing FOIA.

Subjects :: FREEDOM of Information Act (U.S.)
FREEDOM of information exemptions
ACCESS control of public records
TRANSPARENCY in government
ADMINISTRATIVE fees

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