Title 22, Foreign Relations and IntercourseRelease 119-73not60
§2680–3 Responsiveness to Congressional Research Service Inquiries and Congressional Budget Office Inquiries
Title 22 › Chapter 38— DEPARTMENT OF STATE › § 2680–3
Summary
Require the Secretary and the Administrator to make sure the Congressional Research Service and the Congressional Budget Office get an initial reply within 14 days and a full answer within 90 days with an explanation for any delay. CRS and CBO staff must be treated as congressional staff, and information may not be withheld just because it is sensitive but unclassified.
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Title 22, §2680–3
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(a)The Congressional Research Service and the Congressional Budget Office are charged with rendering effective and efficient service to Congress and responding expeditiously, effectively, and efficiently to the needs of Congress.
(b)The Secretary and Administrator shall ensure that for any inquiry or request from the Congressional Research Service or the Congressional Budget Office—
(1)an initial substantive response to the request is sent within 14 days of receipt of the inquiry;
(2)a complete answer responsive to the request is sent within 90 days of receipt of the inquiry, together with an explanation as to why the request was delayed; and
(3)Congressional Research Service and Congressional Budget Office staff shall be treated as congressional staff for any briefings or informal discussions.
(c)The Secretary and the Administrator shall not refuse to provide information to the Congressional Research Service or the Congressional Budget Office on the basis that the Secretary or the Administrator deems such information to be sensitive but unclassified.
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Definitions For definitions of “Secretary” and “Administrator” as used in this section, see section 7002 of Pub. L. 118–159, set out as a note under section 2651 of this title.
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22 U.S.C. § 2680–3
Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60