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Bill109th CongressFiled Mar 10, 2005Government Operations and Politics
S. 589

Faster FOIA Act of 2005

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Mar 17, 2005)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Faster FOIA Act of 2005 - Establishes a 16-member Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays to conduct a study concerning methods to: (1) reduce delays in processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests submitted to Federal agencies; and (2) ensure the efficient and equitable administration of FOIA throughout the Government. Requires the study to also address whether FOIA fees and fee waivers need to be reformed.

Requires the Commission to submit study results and recommendations to Congress and the President within one year.

Directs the heads of executive agencies, the Government Accountability Office, and the Congressional Research Service to provide the Commission with information needed by the Commission to carry out its functions.

States that the Commission shall terminate 30 days after submitting its report.

What just happenedMar 17, 2005

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
5 cosponsors3 D2 R
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  1. Mar 17, 2005Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59.

  2. Mar 17, 2005Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Specter without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Mar 17, 2005Committee14000

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Specter without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Mar 17, 2005Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Mar 15, 2005Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology and Homeland Security. Hearings held.

    Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee
  6. Mar 10, 2005IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2485-2486)

    Judiciary Committee
  7. Mar 10, 2005IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2485)

  8. Mar 10, 2005IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentMar 17, 200580

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Faster FOIA Act of 2005 - Establishes a 16-member Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays to conduct a study concerning methods to: (1) reduce delays in processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests submitted to Federal agencies; and (2) ensure the efficient and equitable administration of FOIA throughout the Government. Requires the study to also address whether FOIA fees and fee waivers need to be reformed.

Requires the Commission to submit study results and recommendations to Congress and the President within one year.

Directs the heads of executive agencies, the Government Accountability Office, and the Congressional Research Service to provide the Commission with information needed by the Commission to carry out its functions.

States that the Commission shall terminate 30 days after submitting its report.

Introduced in SenateMar 10, 200500

Faster FOIA Act of 2005 - Establishes a 16-member Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays to conduct a study concerning methods to reduce delays in processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests submitted to Federal agencies.

Faster FOIA Act of 2005 — Informed