To amend section 552 of title 5, United States Code, to apply the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act to the National Security Council, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-700| House
| Updated: 1/24/2017
Jackie Walorski
Republican Representative
Indiana
Oversight and Government Reform Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Transparency in National Security Act of 2017 This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to include the National Security Council (NSC) within the definition of "agency," thus applying FOIA's requirements to the NSC. Such amendment shall apply with respect to any record created by the NSC before, on, or after this bill's enactment.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and Politics
Executive Office of the PresidentFreedom of informationIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationMilitary command and structure
To amend section 552 of title 5, United States Code, to apply the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act to the National Security Council, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-700| House
| Updated: 1/24/2017
Transparency in National Security Act of 2017 This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to include the National Security Council (NSC) within the definition of "agency," thus applying FOIA's requirements to the NSC. Such amendment shall apply with respect to any record created by the NSC before, on, or after this bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jackie Walorski
Republican Representative
Indiana
Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Government Operations and Politics
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Executive Office of the PresidentFreedom of informationIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationMilitary command and structure