HR 15259 · 93th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to amend section 552, of title 5, United States Code (known, as the "Freedom of Information Act"), to provide for the award of court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees to successful complainants that seek certain Federal agency information.

Introduced 1974-06-06· Sponsored by Rep. Steelman, Alan [R-TX-5]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.(1974-06-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides, under the Freedom of Information Act, for the award of court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees to successful complainants that seek specified Federal agency information. (Amends 5 U.S.C. 552 (a)(3))…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Biester, Edward G., Jr. [R-PA-8]