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Showing 12 of 62 agencies (results 51–62, page 3 of 3) for “federal”.

Jurisdiction: United States · federal
Records law: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note: TSA uses the DHS SecureRelease portal for FOIA requests. The agency is known for redacting security-sensitive information and for denying fee waivers for commercial requesters.

Responsive Verified

Jurisdiction: United States · federal
Records law: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note: No specific MuckRock audit data available. The Army FOIA office is known for significant backlogs and heavy redactions under national security exemptions.

Medium Friction Verified

U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

Responsive Pending

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Responsive Verified

U.s. Department Of Justice

Responsive Verified

Jurisdiction: United States · federal
Records law: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note: The Department of State is known for significant backlogs and long processing times. Requests for classified or sensitive diplomatic records are frequently denied or heavily redacted. Fee waivers are rarely granted.

Medium Friction Verified

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Jurisdiction: United States · federal
Records law: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note: The VA's FOIA program is decentralized. Requests should be sent to the email address provided, which routes requests to the appropriate component. Fee waivers are rarely granted, and the agency is known for significant backlogs.

Medium Friction Unreviewed

U.S. Federal Courts (PACER)

Jurisdiction: United States · federal
Records law: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note: PACER costs $0.10 per page capped at $3.00 per document; fees waived if quarterly charges <=$30. Courts themselves are not subject to FOIA.

Responsive Verified

U.S. Special Operations Command - USSOCOM

Jurisdiction: United States · federal
Records law: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note: USSOCOM accepts FOIA requests via its online E-FOIA form, email, or postal mail. The agency has a reputation for significant backlogs and for heavily redacting records related to special operations.

Medium Friction Verified

United States Army Audit Agency

Jurisdiction: United States · federal
Records law: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note: Fee waivers are rarely granted. The Army's FOIA office operates under DoD regulations and typically charges for search, review, and duplication fees for commercial requesters.

Responsive Verified

Jurisdiction: United States · federal
Records law: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note: The USMS has a reputation for slow responses and for heavily redacting records related to fugitive investigations, witness security, and asset forfeiture. Fee waivers are rarely granted.

Medium Friction Verified

Jurisdiction: United States · federal
Records law: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. § 552)
Dataset note: As of October 1, 2025, the Secret Service no longer accepts FOIA requests by email. All requests must be submitted through the SecureRelease portal. The agency is known for significant backlogs and heavy redactions, particularly for records related to protective operations.

Medium Friction Verified