FOIA Fix Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 14, 2022)
First Opportunity for Information to Americans Act or the FOIA Fix Act
This bill bars certain foreign nationals and entities from obtaining U.S. government records under the Freedom of Information Act.
The bill specifically prohibits an agency from making records available to specified requesters, including an entity that is a subsidiary of an entity with a principal place of business or headquarters located in China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, Cuba, Syria, or Venezuela.
Further, the bill sets penalties for knowingly assisting, conspiring, or abetting a request for information on behalf of an individual or entity that is prohibited from receiving it.
What just happenedJun 14, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 14, 2022
- Jun 14, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jun 14, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate