Freedom of Information Act Amendments

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Freedom of Information Act Amendments - Prohibits the designation of official information as "Defense Data" unless the disclosure of such information to unauthorized persons could reasonably be expected to cause damage to the national defense and such damage outweighs the public interest in having knowledge of the information. Specifies facts, circumstances, conditions, and occurrences which may not be designated "Defense Data" including: (1) combat operations not pursuant to a declaration of war; (2) payments to foreign entities; and (3) the fact of cost of research or development by or for the United States of a weapon system. Defines the term "damage to the national defense. Specifies persons who may designate information as "Defense Data." Permits the President to prescribe additional protection markings to regulate the internal distribution and degree of protection of information containing "Defense Data." States that such designation shall not affect the availability of such items provided for by this Act. Requires that the "Defense Data" classification of information be removed as soon as such information is no longer within the meaning of that classification as defined by t…