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Protecting Federal Employees from Retaliation for Accessing Public Information.

This act strengthens protections for federal employees who use the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or the Privacy Act. This means employees can more safely request access to government documents without fear of negative job consequences. The changes aim to increase government transparency and protect whistleblowers.
Key points
Federal employees are protected from retaliation for making public information requests.
Protection also covers administrative or judicial actions related to such requests.
The changes aim to enhance the safety of employees exercising their right to information.
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Print number: 117_S_845
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Process start date: 2021-03-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Employee Access to Information Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_845.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal employees are protected from retaliation for making public information requests.
  • Protection also covers administrative or judicial actions related to such requests.
  • The changes aim to enhance the safety of employees exercising their right to information.
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 Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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