WhatAboutFOIA

Before you file a FOIA request,
know what you're getting into.

Grant rates, response times, backlogs, and how to submit — for every federal agency. All from official government data.

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Grant rate

What percentage of requests result in full or partial disclosure of records.

Response speed

Average and median days to respond to simple and complex requests.

Backlog trend

Whether the agency's backlog is growing, shrinking, or holding steady year over year.

How to submit

The right email, web form, or mailing address to send your request to the right office.