Freedom of Information Act

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552, provides individuals with a right to access to records in the possession of the Federal government. The government may withhold information pursuant to the nine exemptions and three exclusions contained in the Act.

If you have questions regarding FOIA requests pending with CIT or questions specific to CIT records, please contact Marianne Manheim, CIT FOIA and Privacy Act Coordinator, by phone at 301-496-9737 or by email.

For more details about the types of information you can request through FOIA, or to submit a FOIA Request with NIH, visit the NIH FOIA page.

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