House Democrats Release a New Citizen's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act

Journalists, educational institutions, nonprofits, private corporations and members of the public make use of the records law.

By Courtney Buble, Gov’t Exec., Mar. 16, 2023

In recognition of Sunshine Week, House Democrats released on Thursday an updated citizen's guide to the Freedom of Information Act. 

The annual Sunshine Week celebrates and champions open government and transparency. Journalists, educational institutions, nonprofits, private corporations and members of the public make use of the records law. 

“American democracy depends on openness for government accountability,” said Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, in a statement. “Committee Democrats are empowering the public by making it easier to access government records with this citizen’s guide to FOIA. By boosting transparency, we offer all citizens the ability to serve as a fundamental check on government officials abusing our democratic institutions.”

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