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S.2773: Private Prison Information Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 5, 2019
- Latest Major Action Nov. 5, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (14 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Nov. 5, 2019
Bill Summary
Private Prison Information Act of 2019 This bill specifies that a record related to a non-federal prison, correctional, or detention facility must be considered a federal agency record for purposes of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). A non-federal prison, correctional, or detention facility must disclose information under FOIA unless the information is exempt from disclosure or the disclosure is prohibited by law. The term "non-federal...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 5, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Nov. 5, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |