119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 20, 2026
H.R. 9778In CommitteeLaw
Judicial FOIA Expansion Act
Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. (D-NY)4 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 20, 2026
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In plain English
H.R. 9778 applies the Freedom of Information Act to the judicial branch, requiring federal courts to disclose records in response to public requests subject to the same exemptions that apply to executive agencies. The bill also modifies privacy protections to align judicial record disclosures with Freedom of Information Act standards. Rep. Daniel Goldman (D-NY) introduced the bill with four Democratic cosponsors on July 20, 2026.
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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