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Reducing Information Control Designations Act [HB-209]
Reducing Information Control Designations Act - Requires each federal agency to reduce and minimize its use of information control designations on information that is not classified. Defines such designations to mean information dissemination controls that are not defined by federal statute or executive order relating to the classification of national security information and that are used to manage, direct, or route information or to control the accessibility of information, regardless of its form or format. Requires the Archivist of the United
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jackie Speier
Referred To The House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform. on 01/06/2011
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 [HB-2055]
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 - Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2012 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2012 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, the defense agencies, the reserve
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Culberson
Signed By President. on 12/23/2011
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Open and Transparent Smithsonian Act of 2011 [HB-1786]
Open and Transparent Smithsonian Act of 2011 - Makes the Freedom of Information Act, the Privacy Act, federal law relating to open meetings of federal agencies, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act applicable to the Smithsonian Institution. Makes this Act applicable to: (1) all actions taken by the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution or any other officer or employee of the Smithsonian Institution before, on, or after the enactment date of this Act; (2) any record created before, on, or after that date; and (3) any meeting held before,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E813, E831) on 05/05/2011
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Faster FOIA Act of 2011 [HB-1564]
Faster FOIA Act of 2011 - Establishes the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays to conduct a study to: (1) identify methods that will help reduce delays in processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests submitted to federal agencies; (2) ensure the efficient and equitable administration of FOIA throughout the federal government; (3) examine whether the system for charging fees for such requests and granting waivers of such fees needs to be reformed; (4) determine why the government's use of FOIA exemptions increased during
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations And Procurement Reform . on 04/27/2011
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 [HB-1540]
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2012 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for procurement for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, and defense-wide activities, in amounts specified in the funding table in Division D of this Act. Subtitle B: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Prohibits the Secretary of the Army from procuring more than 100 Stryker combat vehicles.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adam Smith
Signed By President. on 12/31/2011
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Public Online Information Act of 2011 [HB-1349]
Public Online Information Act of 2011 - Establishes a Public Online Information Advisory Committee to: (1) coordinate and encourage the government's efforts to make information from all three branches of government available on the Internet, and (2) issue and update nonbinding guidelines on how the government should make public information available. Directs the government to make public records available on the Internet at no charge, except as imposed by federal law before this Act's enactment. Requires: (1) public records to be permanently available
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Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Israel
Referred To The Subcommittee On Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations And Procurement Reform . on 04/08/2011
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Exempting certain disclosures under Freedom of Information Act [SB-126]
The purpose of this bill is to include information pertaining to the operation, staffing, equipping or escape and emergency contingency plans relating to any jail or correctional facility as exempt from disclosure where disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act would jeopardize the safe, secure and orderly operation of a jail or correctional facility.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Green Filed For Introduction on 01/13/2010
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West Virginia 2010 Regular Session
Redefining the term "public record" as it is used in the Freedom of Information Act [HB-4500]
The purpose of this bill is to redefine the term "public record" as it is used in the Freedom of Information Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Miley Filed For Introduction on 02/15/2010
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OPEN FOIA Act of 2009 [S.612]
OPEN FOIA Act of 2009 - Amends the Freedom of Information Act to require statutory exemptions to its disclosure requirements to specifically cite its provision that authorizes such exemptions.
Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Leahy
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S3175) on 03/17/2009
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Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009 [S.537]
Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009 - Amends the federal judicial code to prohibit a court from entering an order restricting the disclosure of information obtained through discovery, approving a settlement disagreement that would restrict such disclosure, or restricting access to court records in a civil case, unless the court has found that: (1) such order would not restrict the disclosure of information which is relevant to the protection of public health or safety; or (2) the public interest in the disclosure of potential health or safety hazards
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S2834-2835) on 03/05/2009
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Public Online Information Act of 2010 [S.3321]
Public Online Information Act of 2010 - Establishes a Public Online Information Advisory Committee to: (1) coordinate and encourage the government's efforts to make information from all three branches of government available on the Internet; and (2) issue and update nonbinding guidelines on how the government should make public information available. Directs the government to make public records available on the Internet at no charge, except as imposed by federal law before this Act's enactment. Requires: (1) public records to be permanently available
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jon Tester
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs. on 05/06/2010
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Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 [S.3302]
Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2010 - Title I: Vehicle Electronics and Safety Standards - (Sec. 101) Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT), acting through the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), to establish within NHTSA: (1) a Council for Vehicle Electronics, Vehicle Software, and Emerging Technologies to build, integrate, and aggregate NHTSA's expertise in passenger motor vehicle electronics and other new and emerging technologies; and (2) an honors recruitment program for engineering students, computer
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Sponsored by: Sen. Claire McCaskill
By Senator Rockefeller From Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation Filed Written Report. Report No. 111-381. on 12/21/2010
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Faster FOIA Act of 2010 [S.3111]
Faster FOIA Act of 2010 - Establishes the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays to conduct a study to: (1) identify methods that will help reduce delays in processing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests submitted to federal agencies; (2) ensure the efficient and equitable administration of FOIA throughout the federal government; (3) examine whether the system for charging fees for such requests and granting waivers of such fees needs to be reformed; (4) determine why the government's use of FOIA exemptions increased during
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Sponsored by: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Received In The House. on 05/06/2010
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Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 [S.1494]
Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 - Title I: Budget and Personnel Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2010 for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the following: (1) Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI); (2) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); (3) Department of Defense (DOD); (4) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); (5) National Security Agency (NSA); (6) Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; (7) Coast Guard; (8) Departments of State, the Treasury, Energy,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Dianne Feinstein Rule H. Res. 1105 Passed House. on 02/25/2010
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Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009 [S.1285]
Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009 - Requires the Secretary of Defense to: (1) certify any photograph taken between September 11, 2001, and January 22, 2009, that relates to the treatment of individuals engaged, captured, or detained after September 11, 2001, by the U.S. Armed Forces in operations outside of the United States if the Secretary determines that disclosure of such photograph would endanger U.S. citizens or members of the Armed Forces or U.S. government employees deployed outside the United States; and (2) submit timely
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lindsey Graham
Received In The House. on 06/18/2009
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Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009 [S.1260]
Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009 - Requires the Secretary of Defense to: (1) submit a certification to the President for any photograph taken between September 11, 2001, and January 22, 2009, that relates to the treatment of individuals engaged, captured, or detained after September 11, 2001, by the U.S. Armed Forces in operations outside of the United States if the Secretary determines that disclosure of such photograph would endanger U.S. citizens or members of the Armed Forces or U.S. government employees deployed outside
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lindsey Graham
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 06/15/2009
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Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009 [S.1100]
Detainee Photographic Records Protection Act of 2009 - Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a certification to the President for any photograph relating to the treatment of individuals engaged, captured, or detained after September 11, 2001, by the U.S. Armed Forces in operations outside of the United States if the Secretary determines that disclosure of such photograph would endanger U.S. citizens or members of the Armed Forces or U.S. government employees deployed outside the United States. Authorizes the Secretary to submit a renewal of
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Sponsored by: Sen. John McCain
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 05/20/2009
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Iran's lack of protection for internationally recognized human rights creates poor conditions for religious freedom in the Islamic Republic of Iran. [HR-33]
Calls for the release of all religious prisoners in Iran and for U.S. officials to speak out publicly about the deteriorating conditions for freedom of thought, conscience, and religion or belief in Iran. Calls on the United Nations Human Rights Council to monitor and demand compliance with the recommendations of the representatives of those special mechanisms that have already visited Iran. Supports: (1) the continued designation of Iran as a "country of particular concern" under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998; (2) funding to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Referred To The House Committee On Foreign Affairs. on 01/08/2009
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Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2010 [HB-5419]
Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2010 - Amends the federal judicial code to prohibit a court, in any civil action in which the pleadings state facts relevant to the protection of public health or safety, from entering an order restricting the disclosure of information obtained through discovery, approving a settlement agreement that would restrict such disclosure, or restricting access to court records, unless in connection with such order the court has first made independent findings of fact that: (1) the order would not restrict the disclosure of
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jerrold Nadler
Referred To The Subcommittee On Courts And Competition Policy. on 07/26/2010
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Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2010 [HB-5101]
Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2010 - Establishes a National Fish and Wildlife Habitat and Corridors Information Program for the purposes of: (1) supporting states and Indian tribes in the development of a geographic information system database of fish and wildlife habitat and corridors that would inform planning and development decisions; and (2) facilitating the use of such databases, including the Habitat and Corridors Information System, by federal, state, local, and tribal decisionmakers to incorporate qualitative and quantitative information
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation, Credit, Energy, And Research. on 06/18/2010