HR 6334 · 97th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A bill to amend the Freedom of Information Act to require that information be made available to Congress.

Introduced 1982-05-10· Sponsored by Rep. Erlenborn, John N. [R-IL-14]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Government Information and Individual Rights.(1982-05-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Freedom of Information Act to allow either House of Congress or any congressional committee to request certain information or the presence of an officer or employee from an executive agency, an independent regulatory agency, or the President of the United States to give testimony regarding certain matters. Requires compliance with such request as soon as practical or no later than 30 days after its receipt, unless the information is withheld by the President in a signed statement setting forth the grounds for such denial. Provides for the filing of a civil action where an agency head, the President, or a witness declines to furnish information or testimony. Grants the United States District Court for the District of Columbia exclusive jurisdiction in this matter. Establishes a procedure for the court to follow in resolving such a dispute. Allows for an appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans