S. 2488 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
OPEN Government Act of 2007
S. 2488 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Dec 14, 2007, sponsored by Patrick J. Leahy with 17 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Dec 14, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 110-175
What it does
Openness Promotes Effectiveness in our National Government Act of 2007 or the OPEN Government Act of 2007 - Amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to revise requirements for federal agency disclosures of information requested under that Act. (Sec. 3) Provides definitions of "representative of the news media" and "news" for purposes of request processing fees.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Patrick J. Leahy (D-VT). Co-sponsors: 9 Democrats, 7 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 14, 2007
- Passed the SenateDec 14, 2007
- Passed the HouseDec 18, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2007
- Became lawDec 31, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-175. (Dec 31, 2007)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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