Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
What is the FOIA?
Enacted in 1966, the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552) is a law that provides to the public the right to access government records. The purpose of FOIA is to ensure that people are informed about the workings of government. However, agencies may withhold information pursuant to nine exemptions and three exclusions contained in the statute. The FOIA applies only to federal agencies and does not create a right of access to records held by Congress, the courts or by state or local government agencies. Each state has its own public access laws that should be consulted for access to state and local records.
USTR FOIA CONTACTS:
FOIA Officer
Jacqueline B. Caldwell
jcaldwell@ustr.eop.gov
1724 F Street, N.W., Room 514
Washington, D.C. 20508
FOIA Service Center
(202) 395-3419
(202) 395-9458 - fax
Public Liaison
(202) 395-3419
FOIA Regulations
Electronic Reading Room
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding FOIA
Office of the US Trade Representative FOIA Reference Guide
Frequent FOIA Requests
FOIA Backlog Goals
Annual FOIA Reports
Office of the US Trade Representative FOIA Plan
Fee Schedule
Exemptions
Press Office