S. 2746 - OPEN FOIA Act of 2008
Government information. 110th Congress (2007-2008) View bill details
- Sponsor:
- Patrick Leahy
- Summary:
- Status:
- The bill has been introduced.
There have been no votes on this bill.
OPEN FOIA Act of 2008
S. 2746 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- A bill to amend section 552(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act) to provide that statutory exemptions to the disclosure requirements of that Act shall specifically cite to the provision of that Act authorizing such exemptions, to ensure an open and deliberative process in Congress by providing for related legislative proposals to explicitly state such required citations, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to amend section 552(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act) to provide that statutory exemptions to the disclosure requirements of that Act shall specifically cite to the provision of that Act authorizing such exemptions, to ensure an open and deliberative process in Congress by providing for related legislative proposals to explicitly state such required citations, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- OPEN FOIA Act of 2008
- Sponsor
- Patrick Leahy
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Government information
- Civil liberties
- Congress
- Freedom of information
- Legislation
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Introduced 3/12/2008 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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Action Date Description Introduced 3/12/2008 3/12/2008 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2001) 3/12/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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