Does the whole federal government have to turn over information under the FOIA?
No. The law applies only to federal agencies, departments, regulatory commissions, federal corporations and other executive branch offices. The President, Congress, federal courts, and private companies are not subject to FOIA, though some White House offices are covered by the law. The FOIA does not apply to state and local governments, but they may have their own open government laws. For information about state open records and open meetings laws, see RFCP’s Open Government Guide. If you’re still unsure whether a government office is covered by the FOIA, check the web site of that office.
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