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S.2488
Title: A bill to promote accessibility, accountability, and openness in Government by strengthening section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [VT] (introduced 12/14/2007)      Cosponsors (17)
Related Bills: H.R.1309H.R.1326S.849S.2427
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-175 [GPO: Text, PDF]
MAJOR ACTIONS:

12/14/2007 Introduced in Senate
12/14/2007 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
12/18/2007 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
12/18/2007 Cleared for White House.
12/21/2007 Presented to President.
12/31/2007 Signed by President.
12/31/2007 Became Public Law No: 110-175 [Text, PDF]