S. 589 · 109th Congress
Faster FOIA Act of 2005
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CornynSponsor5 cosponsors · 3 D, 2 R
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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.
What it does: CRS summary · 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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Faster FOIA Act of 2005
Latest action (Mar 17, 2005): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 59.
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 10, 2005
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.