FOIA Fix Act of 2023

S 488, the FOIA Fix Act of 2023, amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to restrict access to government records. It prohibits agencies from releasing records to non-citizens, foreign entities without U.S. headquarters, or subsidiaries of entities based in specific countries (including China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba). The bill also imposes penalties of up to $10,000 and one year in prison for knowingly assisting prohibited requesters. Additionally, it allows agencies to withhold sensitive technical information related to emerging U.S. technologies if disclosure could harm national interests. The law aims to limit access to government data for certain foreign-affiliated requesters while preserving exemptions for immigration proceedings.