Rep. Barney Frank Introduces Bill to Restore FOIA
Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) has introduced the Restoration of Freedom of Information Act of 2003 in the House of Representatives, as a companion to S. 609, introduced by Senator Patrick Leahy, to restore aspects of the Freedom of Information Act modified by the Homeland Security Act of 2002.
The Restoration of Freedom of Information Act of 2003 would clarify that the Homeland Security Act only covers certain records the government does not already have a legal right to obtain. The bill would also remove restrictions on the government’s ability to act in response to information it receives. Finally, the Frank bill would restore whistleblower protections by removing criminal penalties on disclosure.
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