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US HR4556

US HR4556
SUNLIGHT Act of 2019 See UNdisclosed Legal Interpretations and Get Honest Transparency Act of 2019


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Introduced
09/27/2019
In Committee
09/27/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

SUNLIGHT Act of 2019 See UNdisclosed Legal Interpretations and Get Honest Transparency Act of 2019

AI Summary

This bill, the See UNdisclosed Legal Interpretations and Get Honest Transparency Act of 2019 (also known as the SUNLIGHT Act of 2019), aims to provide for the publication of opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) of the Department of Justice. The key provisions include: requiring the publication of all final OLC opinions within specified timelines, with limited exceptions for information that is properly classified or relates to national defense or foreign policy; establishing a process for withholding certain information and requiring detailed summaries to be published; mandating the creation of a public website to host the published opinions; and providing a private right of action for individuals to challenge the withholding of information.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 09/27/2019)

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