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COINTELPRO Full Disclosure Act: Access to Secret Government Records

This act aims for the full public disclosure of secret COINTELPRO documents, a program run by the FBI. Citizens will gain access to information about government actions that may have affected their rights and freedoms, as well as social and political organizations. A special board will be established to oversee the disclosure process and the storage of these records in the National Archives.
Key points
All secret COINTELPRO records, concerning surveillance and disruption of domestic organizations, will be publicly disclosed unless their release would demonstrably cause harm to national security or privacy.
A special COINTELPRO Records Review Board, composed of independent experts, will be established to decide on document disclosure and resolve disputes regarding their classification.
A dedicated COINTELPRO Records Collection will be created at the National Archives, accessible to everyone, increasing government transparency and allowing citizens to learn about history.
The J. Edgar Hoover Federal Building in Washington, D.C., will be renamed the Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Building, symbolically distancing itself from the controversial past of the COINTELPRO program.
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Print number: 117_HR_2998
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Process start date: 2021-05-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COINTELPRO Full Disclosure Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2998.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All secret COINTELPRO records, concerning surveillance and disruption of domestic organizations, will be publicly disclosed unless their release would demonstrably cause harm to national security or privacy.
  • A special COINTELPRO Records Review Board, composed of independent experts, will be established to decide on document disclosure and resolve disputes regarding their classification.
  • A dedicated COINTELPRO Records Collection will be created at the National Archives, accessible to everyone, increasing government transparency and allowing citizens to learn about history.
  • The J. Edgar Hoover Federal Building in Washington, D.C., will be renamed the Federal Bureau of Investigation Federal Building, symbolically distancing itself from the controversial past of the COINTELPRO program.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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