S 2397 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Preservation of Confidential Information Act

Introduced 1980-03-06· Sponsored by Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.(1980-03-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Preservation of Confidential Information Act - Amends the Freedom of Information Act to direct each Federal agency to notify a private party within ten days of the receipt of a request for agency records which contain information submitted by the party or specifically concerning the party, unless the records are already in the public domain or the agency has already decided to withhold the records. Requires the agency to notify the party of his or her rights to submit to the agency written objections to the disclosure of the records and to request an informal ex parte hearing on such disclosure. Sets forth time limits for: (1) submitting such disclosure objections and requesting such hearing; and (2) the conduct of the hearing by the agency. Specifies conditions under which the agency may deny a hearing and circumstances under which such time limits may be extended. Directs the agency: (1) to make a final decision on disclosure of the requested records within 30 days after receipt of the party's written objections or conclusion of any disclosure hearing; (2) to notify the party of any circumstances requiring the extension of such time limit; and (3) to notify the party of its final…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans