FOIA Reform Act of 2016

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Statements (36)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:addresses backlogs in FOIA requests
gptkbp:affects federal agencies' operations
gptkbp:allows the use of certain exemptions
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Freedom_of_Information_Act
gptkbp:applies_to federal executive branch agencies
state and local agencies
gptkbp:effective_date January 1, 2017
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:encourages the use of technology in processing requests
gptkbp:enhances public access to government records
gptkbp:established a presumption of openness
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label FOIA Reform Act of 2016
gptkbp:increased transparency in government
gptkbp:influences government accountability
gptkbp:innovation gptkb:FOIA
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:2015
gptkbp:is_criticized_for some government officials
gptkbp:is_designed_to reduce delays in information access
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with discussions about government transparency
gptkbp:is_part_of open government initiatives
gptkbp:is_related_to transparency laws
gptkbp:is_supported_by advocacy groups
gptkbp:legislation aims to improve public access to information.
gptkbp:mandates annual reporting on FOIA compliance
gptkbp:passes_through gptkb:the_House_of_Representatives
the Senate
gptkbp:promotes electronic access to information
gptkbp:provides new exemptions for certain information
gptkbp:requires agencies to respond to requests more quickly
agencies to improve their FOIA processes
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:President_Barack_Obama
gptkbp:supports the public's right to know
gptkbp:was_a_response_to public demand for transparency
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:FOIA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4