S. 337 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
FOIA Improvement Act of 2016
S. 337 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Feb 2, 2015, sponsored by John Cornyn with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 2, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 114-185
What it does
FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to: require federal agencies to make their disclosable records and documents available for public inspection in an electronic format; require agencies to make available for inspection in an electronic format records that have been requested three or more times (frequently requested records); prohibit an agency from charging a fee for p…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Cornyn (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 2, 2015
- Passed the SenateMar 15, 2016
- Passed the HouseJun 13, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentJun 22, 2016
- Became lawJun 30, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-185. (Jun 30, 2016)
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- H.R. 728: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7050 Highway BB in Cedar…
- H.R. 891: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 141 Paloma Drive in…
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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