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US HR7619
US HR7619SUNLIGHT Act of 2022 See UNdisclosed Legal Interpretations and Get Honest Transparency Act of 2022
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Introduced
04/28/2022
04/28/2022
In Committee
04/28/2022
04/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide for the publication of OLC opinions, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the SUNLIGHT Act of 2022 (also known as the See UNdisclosed Legal Interpretations and Get Honest Transparency Act of 2022), aims to increase transparency by requiring the publication of final opinions issued by the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) within a specified timeframe. It sets a schedule for releasing OLC opinions dating back to 1969, with the most recent opinions to be published within 30 days. The bill outlines limited exceptions where information can be withheld, such as for national defense or foreign policy reasons, and requires the Attorney General to provide a written, detailed justification for any withholding. The bill also establishes a private right of action for individuals to challenge the withholding of information and mandates the creation of a publicly accessible website to host the published OLC opinions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Matt Cartwright (D)*,
Sara Jacobs (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 04/28/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/7619/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7619/BILLS-117hr7619ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr7619/BILLS-117hr7619ih.pdf.pdf |
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