CLEAR Act

This bill updates the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to make clear that it covers certain entities the federal government set up. It aims to ensure the public can request records from these entities like they do from federal agencies. It also says the new rule applies to any FOIA request made after the bill becomes law, even if the records are older.

Key points:

• Who is affected: People who file FOIA requests, and certain federally established entities that hold government-related records.
• What changes: FOIA clearly applies to these entities; requests after the law takes effect can seek records created in the past.
• When: Applies to FOIA requests made on or after the date the bill becomes law.