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Government Transparency Boost: Public Access to Records of Specific Federal Entities.

This law extends the reach of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to include specific federally established entities. This means citizens gain the right to request and receive records from these bodies, significantly increasing public oversight of their operations. The change applies to all future information requests, regardless of when the records were created.
Key points
Expanded Public Information Rights: Citizens can now request documents from additional, newly established federal entities.
Increased Transparency and Accountability: The new rules make it easier to monitor the actions and decisions made by these specific government bodies.
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Print number: 119_HR_1099
Sponsor: Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]
Process start date: 2025-02-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CLEAR Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1099.

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 2025-02-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expanded Public Information Rights: Citizens can now request documents from additional, newly established federal entities.
  • Increased Transparency and Accountability: The new rules make it easier to monitor the actions and decisions made by these specific government bodies.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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