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Faster Access to COVID-19 and Pathogen Research Information

This act aims to speed up the public release of information concerning COVID-19, vaccinations, and dangerous pathogen research. Federal agencies will have 100 days to respond to pending requests, with financial penalties for delays. This ensures citizens can access important data more quickly.
Key points
Federal agencies must respond to pending information requests related to COVID-19 and pathogen research within 100 days.
Failure to respond on time results in a daily penalty of $1,000,000 for the agency, transferred to a compensation program.
Requests concerning COVID-19 and pathogen research will be prioritized for expedited processing.
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Print number: 117_HR_6321
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2021-12-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Answer COVID FOIAs Now Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6321.

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 2021-12-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies must respond to pending information requests related to COVID-19 and pathogen research within 100 days.
  • Failure to respond on time results in a daily penalty of $1,000,000 for the agency, transferred to a compensation program.
  • Requests concerning COVID-19 and pathogen research will be prioritized for expedited processing.
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. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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