FOIA Chiefs to Virtually Huddle on Info Request Backlogs
Published Date: 10/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The Chief Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officers Council is holding a virtual meeting on October 22, 2026, to discuss how government agencies handle public information requests. Anyone interested can join online by registering in advance, and the meeting will include chances to share public comments. This event affects government transparency efforts and helps improve how quickly and clearly agencies respond to FOIA requests, with no direct costs involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Public virtual FOIA meeting — register to attend
There will be a public virtual meeting of the Chief FOIA Officers Council on October 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET. You must register in advance at https://nara.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_nmDV4ldSTCO54EFeDjxWDw to attend; registered participants may offer oral public comments during the meeting (limited to three minutes per individual). The meeting will also be live-streamed on the National Archives YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/live/JkcgAHqoSps and is open to the public under 5 U.S.C. 552(k).
Accessibility and accommodations offered
The virtual meeting will include a captioning option on the live stream, and attendees may request additional accommodations (for example, a transcript) by emailing Martha Murphy or calling 202-741-5770. Media, people who cannot register online, and those needing special accommodations should contact Martha Murphy at the address or phone number provided.
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