Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): FOIA
FOIA.gov
FOIA.gov is a government-wide portal for the Freedom of Information Act that was developed as part of the Department of Justice’s Open Government plan. At FOIA.gov, you have access to all the FOIA data collected by the Department of Justice on behalf of the federal government.
Make a FOI request
Introduction and History of FOIA
Links to Government Agencies
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CEQCouncil on Environmental Quality
This is not a full list of government agencies that make information available through FOIA. For the complete list please visit http://www.foia.gov/report-makerequest.html and click on "View the full list of agencies for information on how to make a FOIA request"
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DOCDepartment of Commerce
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DOEDepartment of Energy
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DOLDepartment of Labor
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DOTU.S. Department of Transportation
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EDUnited States Department of Education
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EPAEnvironmental Protection Agency
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FRBBoard of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
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HHSUnited States Department of Health and Human Services
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LSCLegal Services Corporation- America's Partner for Equal Justice
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NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration
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NSFNational Science Foundation
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OMBOffice of Management and Budget
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ONDCPOffice of National Drug Control Policy
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OSD/JS FOIA LibraryOffice of the Secretary of Defense and Joint Staff
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TreasuryU.S. Department of the Treasury
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USDAUnited States Department of Agriculture
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USPSUnited States Postal Service
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VAUnited States Department of Veterans Affairs
Videos about the Freedom of Information ACT
Watch brief videos by the U.S. Department of Justice on the following topics:
- What is the FOIA?
- How do I make a FOIA request?
- Who handles FOIA requests?
- Who overseas FOIA?, What is FOIA.gov?
- What is on FOIA.gov?
- Who can make a FOIA request?
- Where do I send a FOIA request?
- How is a FOIA request processed?
- How long does it take to get an answer to a FOIA request?
- How much does it cost to make a FOIA request?
- What will I receive in response to a FOIA request?
- What are exemptions?
- What is an appeal?
- How are FOIA requests categorized?
- What is a backlog?
- What is a consultation?
Freedom of Information Day Celebration March 16, 2012
Sue Long received an award from the American University Law School for her career in pushing for governmental transparency. Afterward, she spoke about her experiences and the various roadblocks she has encountered, and progress made for the Freedom of Information Act. (FOIA). She also answered questions from the audience.
This was part of an American University Law School event celebrating the Freedom of Information Act.
