Judicial FOIA Expansion Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
The Judicial FOIA Expansion Act, introduced in the Senate, would amend existing law to make certain records from the judicial branch of the U.S. government accessible to the public. Specifically, it would allow individuals to request records such as attorney disciplinary proceedings, complaints and investigations against judges or court personnel, meeting calendars and minutes of the Federal Judicial Conference, and completed jury selection forms. The bill defines "court of the United States" broadly to include various judicial entities, but excludes the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court.
This bill would primarily affect the public's ability to access information about the judiciary, and the judicial branch itself by requiring it to process these new types of information requests. Information provided under these provisions would need to be in a machine-readable format. The Attorney General would represent the courts in any claims brought under these sections.
The bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. It has not yet passed either chamber of Congress. If passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives and signed by the President, it would become law.
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Timeline
20 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 5033 do?
- The Judicial FOIA Expansion Act, introduced in the Senate, would amend existing law to make certain records from the judicial branch of the U.S. government accessible to the public. Specifically, it would allow individuals to request records such as attorney disciplinary proceedings, complaints and investigations against judges or court personnel, meeting calendars and minutes of the Federal Judicial Conference, and completed jury selection forms. The bill defines "court of the United States" broadly to include various judicial entities, but excludes the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. This bill would primarily affect the public's ability to access information about the judiciary, and the judicial branch itself by requiring it to process these new types of information requests. Information provided under these provisions would need to be in a machine-readable format. The Attorney General would represent the courts in any claims brought under these sections. The bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. It has not yet passed either chamber of Congress. If passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives and signed by the President, it would become law.
- Has S. 5033 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5033. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5033?
- S. 5033 was sponsored by Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5033?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (20 Jul 2026).
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