The CLEAR Act clarifies that the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) applies to certain federally established entities that were previously unclear under the law. Specifically, it amends federal law to ensure that entities created under a particular government authority must comply with FOIA requests, similar to other federal agencies. This means the public would have a right to request and receive records from these organizations, with the same transparency requirements that apply to traditional government bodies. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment and applies to all FOIA requests submitted after the bill becomes law, even if the records themselves are older. The bill was introduced in February 2025 and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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