Freedom of Information Act

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552, provides individuals with a right to access 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 NIGMS or questions specific to NIGMS records, please contact Marianne Manheim, NIGMS FOIA and Privacy Act Coordinator, by phone (301-496-9737) or email (nhlbifoiarequest@nhlbi.nih.gov).

For more details about the types of information you can request through FOIA, or to submit a FOIA request with NIH, visit the National Institutes of Health FOIA Page.