# The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): An Introduction
> **In Focus (2-page brief)** · 2023-12-22 · `IF11450`
## Report
- **CRS ID:** IF11450
- **Series:** In Focus (2-page brief)
- **Publication date:** 2023-12-22
## Documents
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