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H.R. 1615 (114th)

DHS FOIA Efficiency Act of 2015

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Introduced

25 March 2015

Last action

7 July 2015 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], John Katko, Will Hurd, Mark Walker, Barry Loudermilk, Martha McSally, John Ratcliffe, Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

10 August 2026

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Summary

DHS FOIA Efficiency Act of 2015 Directs the Chief FOIA Officer of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to finalize and issue an updated regulation implementing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which shall include: (1) public guidance on procedures to be followed when making requests for DHS rules, opinions, orders, records, or proceedings; (2) updated guidance to the DHS components responsible for processing such requests; and (3) detailed information on fees and costs associated with, and the appeals process for, such requests. Requires such Officer to: (1) identify the total annual cost to DHS of implementing FOIA, (2) develop guidance on reporting standards related to costs of processing requests, (3) identify and eliminate unnecessary and duplicative actions taken by DHS in processing requests, and (4) develop a plan to automate the processing of requests. Requires the Chief Privacy Officer of DHS to update and issue guidance to the heads of each of the relevant DHS components regarding the goal of reducing the backlog in processing requests by 50% between FY2015 and FY2018. Directs the Chief FOIA Officer to include: (1) in each semiannual privacy report submitted under the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 the total costs to DHS of meeting FOIA requirements for the period covered by the report and an assessment of progress made toward meeting the backlog goals, and (2) in the second semiannual privacy report for FY2016 a description of any cost savings identified and the automation plan developed.

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Timeline

  1. 25 March 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 March 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 March 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 April 2015

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency.

    Source: Committee

  5. 13 May 2015

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 May 2015

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 20 May 2015

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 20 May 2015

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 11 June 2015

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 106.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 11 June 2015

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-148.

    Source: Committee

  11. 11 June 2015

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-148.

    Source: Committee

  12. 23 June 2015

    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

  13. 23 June 2015

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1615.

    Source: Floor

  14. 23 June 2015

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4570-4572)

    Source: Floor

  15. 23 June 2015

    Floor

    Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  16. 25 June 2015

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  17. 25 June 2015

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 387). (text: CR 6/23/2015 H4570-4571)

    Source: Floor

  18. 25 June 2015

    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): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 387).(text: CR 6/23/2015 H4570-4571)

    Source: Floor

  19. 25 June 2015

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4665-4666)

    Source: Floor

  20. 7 July 2015

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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