Amends the Freedom of Information Act to limit the right of requesting the disclosure of information to U. S. citizens and lawfully admitted aliens. Prohibits the release of information to citizens or aliens acting on behalf of foreign governments or organizations. Directs agencies to set forth regulations to implement these provisions. Establishes criminal penalties for obtaining information under false pretenses.
Adds as new exemptions to disclosure: (1) library and museum material used by an agency for reference or exhibition; (2) commercially exploitable resources, including formulas, maps, charts, research data, and computer programs; and (3) materials already available to the public, by sale or otherwise.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Executive Comment Requested from CIA, GAO, Justice, OMB, State.
Referred to Subcommittee on Government Information and Individual Rights.
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