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S. 2520 (113th)

FOIA Improvement Act of 2014

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Introduced

24 June 2014

Last action

9 December 2014 · Floor

Status

Held at the desk.

Sponsors

Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE], Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

10 August 2026

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Summary

FOIA Improvement Act of 2014 - Amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to: (1) require federal agencies to make agency records that can be disclosed under such Act available for public inspection in an electronic format, (2) limit the authority of an agency to charge a fee if the agency misses a deadline for complying with a FOIA request, (3) establish a presumption in favor of disclosure and prohibit the application of exemptions from FOIA based on technicalities, (4) expand the authority and duties of the Chief FOIA Officer of each agency for promoting compliance with the FOIA disclosure requirements, and (5) establish a Chief FOIA Officers Council to develop recommendations for increasing compliance with FOIA requirements. Requires the head of each federal agency to: (1) review agency regulations and issue regulations for the disclosure of records in accordance with the amendments to FOIA made by this Act, and (2) include in such regulations procedures for engaging in dispute resolution through the FOIA Public Liaison and the Office of Government Information Services. Expands the program for the efficient management of federal agency records to require agency heads to establish procedures for: (1) identifying records of general interest or use to the public that are appropriate for public disclosure, and (2) posting such records in a publicly-accessible electronic format. Prohibits the authorization of additional funds to carry out the requirements of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 24 June 2014

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3942)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 June 2014

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3942-3944)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 June 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 November 2014

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 605.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 20 November 2014

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 20 November 2014

    Reported

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  7. 8 December 2014

    Committee

    By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 113-287.

    Source: Committee

  8. 8 December 2014

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6375-6377; text as passed Senate: CR S6375-6377)

    Source: Floor

  9. 8 December 2014

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6375-6377; text as passed Senate: CR S6375-6377)

    Source: Floor

  10. 9 December 2014

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  11. 9 December 2014

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 9 December 2014

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

    Engrossed in Senate · EN · 8 December 2014

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  • Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

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  • Passed Senate amended

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