Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Government Operations and Politics
Why This Matters
The COINTELPRO Full Disclosure Act aims to make secret government records about COINTELPRO available to the public. This is important for transparency and accountability regarding past government actions.
If you are interested in civil rights history, this bill could lead to the release of important information about government actions against activists.
Who this affects
civil rights activists · political organizations
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill requires the government to publicly disclose COINTELPRO records within six months.
2It establishes a collection of COINTELPRO records at the National Archives for public access.
3A new review board will oversee the disclosure of these records and ensure transparency.
4Records not disclosed within 25 years must be made public unless they pose national security risks.
5The bill allows for partial disclosures if full disclosure could cause harm.
