NASA FOIA
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), enacted in 1966, gives any person the right to access government agency records except when the law protects certain information from disclosure.
Wes Brown
Chief FOIA Officer, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Communications
Sarah Scharf
Principal Agency FOIA Officer
Stephanie Fox
FOIA Public Liaison
Our Mission
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program is designed to provide access to Agency documents through a citizen-centered service using a results-oriented FOIA program.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a cohesive and effective knowledge-sharing environment while safeguarding sensitive information in accordance with Federal laws and regulations. The NASA FOIA program is committed to providing the public with excellent customer service as well as access to disclosable agency documents in accordance with all appropriate laws and regulations.
NASA FOIA Resources
Additional Information About FOIA
DOJ Guide to the FOIA
The Department of Justice Guide to the Freedom of Information Act is a comprehensive legal reference covering FOIA's procedural requirements, exemptions, and litigation considerations. Each section analyzes key judicial opinions and is updated regularly as new FOIA developments occur.
FOIA.gov
FOIA.gov is the government's central FOIA website providing FOIA information, access to records already available online, and a centralized portal to request records not yet available. It promotes accountability by displaying Annual FOIA Report statistics with visual comparisons tracking individual agency performance over time.
