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H.R. 1211 (113th)

FOIA Act

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Introduced

15 March 2013

Last action

26 February 2014 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]

Subjects

Budget

Source updated

10 August 2026

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Summary

FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2013 or the FOIA Act - Amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to: require federal agencies to make public information disclosed under FOIA available in an electronic, publicly accessible format; require the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to ensure the existence and operation of a single, free website for submitting requests for records and receiving automated information about the status of a FOIA request; revise the standard for exempting information under FOIA to require foreseeable harm from disclosure (presumption of openess); expand the functions and reporting requirements of the Office of Government Information Services; expand the rights of individuals making a FOIA request to appeal an adverse determination; require agencies to determine whether the release of agency records would contribute significantly to public understanding of the operations or activities of government; require agencies to submit annual FOIA reports to the Director of the Office of Government Information Services, in addition to the Attorney General; expand the duties of the Chief FOIA Officer of each agency to require an annual compliance review of FOIA requirements; and establish the Chief FOIA Officers Council to develop recommendations for increasing compliance with FOIA requirements. Requires OMB to establish a three-year pilot program to review the benefits of FOIAonline to process requests and release information as required by FOIA.

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Timeline

  1. 15 March 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 March 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 March 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 March 2013

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 March 2013

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 July 2013

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 16 July 2013

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-155.

    Source: Committee

  8. 16 July 2013

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-155.

    Source: Committee

  9. 25 February 2014

    Floor

    Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. (consideration: CR H1887)

    Source: Floor

  10. 25 February 2014

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 63). (text: CR H1887-1890)

    Source: Floor

  11. 25 February 2014

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 63).(text: CR H1887-1890)

    Source: Floor

  12. 25 February 2014

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1887-1891)

    Source: Floor

  13. 25 February 2014

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  14. 25 February 2014

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1211.

    Source: Floor

  15. 26 February 2014

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Referred in Senate (text)

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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