Hearing
Ensuring Transparency through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
HEARING PURPOSE:
To examine the use of FOIA requests as a tool for government transparency and explore barriers to accessing public documents from the user’s perspective. The Committee will hear from witnesses that use FOIA in news reporting, academic research, and to conduct government oversight.
HEARING BACKGROUND:
Enacted in 1966, FOIA is a transparency tool for individuals to ensure government accountability. Under FOIA, requesters may ask ...