Submitting a FOIA request

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Do you have a interesting question to ask Peace Corps about something that may or may not be in their records?

Filing is a request is dead simple:

Thinking about your request

• Try to request things you know exist
• Remember you can resubmit more requests at any time

Formatting your request

The following is a simple version:

Dear FOIA Officer,

This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552).
I am requesting the following information:
From Peace Corps Headquarters:
1. Under the current administration......
2. Please send any correspondence concerning this issue including email, memos, and letters.....
3. (additional details)
An electronic fulfillment of this request would be ideal for both parties. You are welcome to contact me with any questions or concerns you might have in fulfilling this request. Please let me know if the charges exceed $100 before continuing.

Thank you,

-(your name and contact info)

Getting the nerve to send it

It's as easy as clicking the send button on your email program [email protected] call them if you don't get a response (202) 692- 2167